Clients with eating disorders frequently use methods to avoid eating or to prevent weight gain. Which documentation most accurately describes the behavior of a client with an eating disorder?
A) Client observed to move food around the plate arranged in various patterns.
B) Client stares frequently into space and has to be prompted to participate in the mealtime conversation.
C) Client talks about her food likes and dislikes and reminisces about holiday foods.
D) Client states that she is depressed and does not feel like eating right now.
A
Feedback:
Set a limit of 30 minutes to consume the meal. Clients with anorexia practice various rituals such as cutting food into small pieces and rearranging food on the plate without actually eating. Informing clients of the time limit may provide an incentive to consume food.
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