A short-term goal for a patient with anorexia nervosa is 'Patient will select and eat a balanced diet.' The nurse writes which of the following nursing interventions into the care plan that will foster attainment of this goal?

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A short-term goal for a patient with anorexia nervosa is 'Patient will select and eat a balanced diet.' The nurse writes which of the following nursing interventions into the care plan that will foster attainment of this goal?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assist the patient to fill out the dietary menus to ensure a balanced diet. This intervention is appropriate because it directly supports the goal of the patient selecting and eating a balanced diet. By assisting the patient in filling out dietary menus, the nurse can help the patient make informed choices about their food intake, ensuring they are consuming a variety of nutrients necessary for a balanced diet. This intervention promotes patient autonomy and education, empowering the patient to make healthier choices. Choice A is incorrect because allowing the patient to weigh themselves every time a meal is eaten does not directly address the goal of selecting and eating a balanced diet. Choice C is incorrect because encouraging compensatory exercise may lead to unhealthy behaviors and does not focus on achieving a balanced diet. Choice D is incorrect because implementing contracted consequences for incomplete meals may create a negative environment and does not promote a positive approach to achieving a balanced diet.

Question 2 of 5

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition (DSM-5), how many symptoms should be present for at least two weeks before a diagnosis of adolescent depression is made?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The therapeutic approach in the care of an autistic child include the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Anorexia nervosa is very common in teenage girls

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which factor least influences whether a country will have a higher life expectancy?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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