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:

Fixed Ratio

A reward system where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of correct responses.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A tactic in behavioral psychology determining how and when the occurrence of a desired behavior will be rewarded or punished.

Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's own ability to accomplish tasks and overcome challenges, influencing motivation and performance.

High Level

Pertains to something that is of a superior or advanced status, complexity, or importance.