A nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping R/T feelings of loneliness AEB bingeing then purging when alone, is assigned to a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which is an appropriate outcome related to this nursing diagnosis?
A. The client will identify two alternative methods of dealing with isolation by day 3.
B. The client will appropriately express angry feelings about lack of control by week 2.
C. The client will verbalize two positive self attributes by day 3.
D. The client will list five ways that the body reacts to bingeing and purging.
ANS: A
The ability to identify alternative methods of dealing with isolation will provide the client with effective coping strategies to use instead of bingeing and purging.
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