A 16-year-old female with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the unit. The most appropriate short-term outcome is that the client will:
A) Accept herself as having value and worth
B) Admit she has a fear of gaining weight
C) Follow a nutritionally balanced diet for her age
D) Identify her problems and potential alternative coping strategies
B
Feedback: Admitting her fears is an initial step in recovery. Accepting herself as having value and worth, following a nutritionally balanced diet, and identifying problems and potential alternative coping strategies are examples of long-term outcomes.
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