The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following would be included in the teaching plan?
A) Change eating locations frequently.
B) Consume no more than 2000 to 3000 calories/day.
C) Eat alone to concentrate on food intake.
D) Consume high-calorie foods.
B
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Included in the teaching plan should be that the client will consume no more than 2000 to 3000 calories/day divided among three meals plus or minus snacks. There should be a restriction of eating locations. Binging takes place when the client with bulimia is alone and when there is a low potential for being discovered. Consuming low-calorie foods may create less anxiety and reduce the potential for purging.
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