The main focus of medical management for anorexia is to
1. encourage rapid weight gain.
2. encourage the client to eat voluntarily.
3. teach more appropriate food choices.
4. keep the client from developing further problems.
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The main focus is to encourage the client to consume food voluntarily.
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