A high school senior is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is hospitalized for severe malnutrition. The treatment team is planning to use behavior modification. What rationale should a nurse identify as the reasoning behind this therapy choice?
A. This therapy will increase the client's motivation to gain weight.
B. This therapy will reward the client for perfectionist achievements.
C. This therapy will provide the client with control over behavioral choices.
D. This therapy will protect the client from parental overindulgence.
ANS: C
The nurse should identify that behavior modification therapy will be used because it provides the client with control over behavioral choices. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are often allowed to contract privileges based on weight gain. The client maintains control over eating and exercise.
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