Of the following observations, which is the most objective measure of improvement in your patient with anorexia nervosa?
A.
She eats all of her food on the tray at lunch.
B.
She gains 2 pounds from last week.
C.
She weighs herself daily.
D.
She tells you her friends are bringing her special foods.
ANS: B
Response B is the most objective to indicate improvement with an anorexia nervosa patient. Response A is a one-time observation, response C could be anxiety behavior, and response D could have many meanings.
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