Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a client with anorexia nervosa?
A) Allow the client to eat whenever she feels hungry.
B) Insist that the client sit in the dining room until all food is eaten.
C) Have the client in view of staff for 90 minutes after each meal.
D) Permit the client to eat any food she chooses, as long as she's eating.
C
Feedback: Many clients with anorexia also have purging behavior; even those who have not purged previously may begin to do so when they're unable to restrict their eating. Answers A, B, and D do not promote healthy eating behaviors.
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