When preparing a therapeutic milieu for a patient who has bulimia nervosa, the nurse should provide:
A.
Realistic limits and guidelines on behavior after eating.
B.
A strict regimen of activities to ease the patient's anxiety.
C.
Constant focus on the correct type and amount of food to instill adequate nutrition.
D.
Sympathy for the patient's condition.
ANS: A
Establishing realistic limits will give the patient a sense of control over his or her urge to binge and purge.
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