A nurse responsible for conducting group therapy on an eating disorder unit schedules the sessions immediately after meals. Which is the best rationale for scheduling group therapy at this time?
A. To shift the clients' focus from food to psychotherapy
B. To prevent the use of maladaptive defense mechanisms
C. To promote the processing of anxiety associated with eating
D. To focus on weight control mechanisms and food preparation
ANS: C
When the nurse schedules group therapy immediately after meals, the nurse is addressing the emotional issues related to eating disorders that must be resolved if these maladaptive responses are to be eliminated.
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