Your first goal in the care of a patient with an eating disorder is:
A) Reassure the patient that his or her body is very well built
B) Teach the patient nutrition requirements for his or her age and height
C) Establish a trusting relationship with the patient
D) Ask the patient to explain why he or she will not eat
C
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Select all that apply. 1. white 2. red 3. yellow 4. black 5. green
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