A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight. Select the nurse's best comment
a. "It bothers me to see you exercising.".
b. "You and I will have to sit down and discuss this problem.".
c. "Let's discuss the relationship between exercise and weight loss and how that affects your body.".
d. "According to our agreement, exercising is not permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight.".
D
Treatment plans have specific goals for weight restoration. Exercise is limited to promote weight gain. Patients must be held accountable for required behaviors.
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