A Nurse Working with a Client Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse working with a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa asks the client to recall a time in life when food could be consumed without purging.Which is the purpose of this nursing intervention?

• A) To gain additional information about the progression of the disease process
• B) To emphasize that the client is capable of consuming food without purging
• C) To incorporate specific foods into the meal plan to reflect pleasant memories
• D) To assist the client to become more compliant with the treatment plan

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Definitions:

Role-taking

The process of assuming the perspective of another person, to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, facilitating empathy and social interaction.

Socialization

The process through which people learn the expectations of society.

Symbolic Interactionist

Pertaining to a theoretical perspective in sociology that emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core elements of human interaction.

Functionalist

Relating to the theory that social phenomena exists to serve a function, contributing to the stability and continuity of a society.