An adolescent is admitted to the eating disorders unit with a 2-year history of anorexia nervosa. Assessment data indicate that the adolescent has recently sustained additional weight loss and electrolyte imbalances
Which is the priority when planning care for this client? 1. Individual counseling
2. Family therapy
3. Regulation of antidepressant drugs
4. Nutritional support
4
Explanation:
1. This will be an important component of inpatient treatment but is not the priority intervention.
2. Family therapy is usually a component of the treatment of anorexia nervosa but is not the priority intervention.
3. Antidepressant drugs may be used as a component of the treatment, but this is not the priority intervention.
4. Hospitalization usually is in response to the weight loss and electrolyte imbalances, so nutritional support becomes the priority intervention. All other activities can be managed as outpatient therapies.
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