Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has been attending a mental health clinic for several months. Which factor should a nurse identify as an appropriate indicator of a positive client behavioral change? The client:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
demonstrated healthy coping mechanisms that decreased anxiety. Recovery from bulimia nervosa involves developing healthy coping mechanisms to manage anxiety and reduce bingeing and purging behaviors. Focusing on foods bingeing without purging or rapid weight gain do not indicate positive behavioral change.