ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Remain with the client for 1 hr after meals. This is important for clients with binge eating disorder to prevent purging behaviors. The nurse's presence can provide support, prevent isolation, and discourage negative behaviors. Weighing the client every other day (
B) can trigger anxiety and exacerbate the disorder. Offering snacks when the client is hungry (
C) may not address the underlying issues of binge eating. Planning a menu with the client (
D) may not be effective without addressing the immediate post-meal period.
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