What Behavior by a Nurse Caring for a Patient Diagnosed

question 18

Multiple Choice

What behavior by a nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder indicates the nurse needs supervision?

• A) The nurse's comments are compassionate and nonjudgmental.
• B) The nurse uses an authoritarian manner when interacting with the patient.
• C) The nurse teaches the patient to recognize signs of increasing anxiety and ways to intervene.
• D) The nurse refers the patient to a self-help group for individuals with eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Safety

The state of being safeguarded against or not likely to experience harm, danger, or damage.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence the behavior of others or the course of events, often through authority, control, or persuasion.

Persuasive Message

A message designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

Diverse Audience

A group of individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures, ages, and interests to whom communication or content is directed.