While caring for a client with anorexia nervosa, a nurse anticipates that the client would have difficulty making which of the following comments?
A) "I'm mad at you because you won't let me go on a pass unless I gain weight!"
B) "I need to have everything in its place and perfect."
C) "If I gain a pound, I'll just keep gaining weight."
D) "I am very involved in preparing my food and counting calories."
Ans: A
Most clients with anorexia nervosa avoid conflict and have difficulty expressing negative emotions, such as anger. Perfectionism and a drive for thinness are key for a client with anorexia. The behavior of clients with anorexia becomes organized around food-related activities such as preparing food, counting calories, and reading cookbooks.
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