Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Videbeck

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➤ FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS

Identify each of the following characteristics as being typical of anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or both.

Client puts on a pleasant and cheerful face for others.

Client spends the majority of time thinking about food and

food-related activities.

Client believes if she starts eating, she will not be able to

stop.

Client believes there is no problem with her dieting behavior.

Client is guilty and ashamed about her eating behavior.

➤ SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Identify four compensatory behaviors that clients with bulimia use to
   avoid weight gain.


2. A client with bulimia is learning to use the tech-
   nique of self-monitoring. Which of the following
   interventions by the nurse would be most benefi-
   cial for this client?

A. Ask the client to write about all feelings and

experiences related to food.

B. Assist the client to make out daily meal plans

for one week.

C. Encourage the client to ignore feelings and

impulses related to food.

D. Teach the client about nutrition content and

calories of various foods.