The main focus of medical management for anorexia is to:
a. Encourage rapid weight gain.
b. Encourage the client to eat voluntarily.
c. Teach more appropriate food choices.
d. Keep the client from developing additional problems.
B
The main focus is to encourage the client to consume food voluntarily because this will allow for continued normal food consumption. Too rapid weight gain will lead to a feeling of loss of control, which could induce inappropriate eating behaviors again. Teaching appropriate food choices and keeping the client from developing additional problems occur as a part of the psychological management of the disorder.
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