From a cognitive perspective, the characteristic the nurse is most likely to assess in a client with an
eating disorder is
a. carefree flexibility.
b. open displays of emotion.
c. rigidity, perfectionism.
d. high spirits and optimism.
C
Rigid thinking, inability to demonstrate flexibility, and difficulty changing cognitions are
characteristic of clients with eating disorders. Each of the other options is rarely seen in a client with
an eating disorder, for which inflexibility, controlled emotions, and pessimism are more the rule.
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
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A) Help the patient to compose a list of daily tasks. B) Have the patient speak to loved ones on the phone daily. C) Help the patient complete his or her sentences. D) Speak in a louder voice to the patient.
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