Author Question: Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding ... (Read 72 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?

a. There really isn't anything to worry about. Don't they say you can never be too thin?
b. My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite.
c. She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father.
d. She seems to see herself as fat, even though her weight is below normal.

Question 2

What is the most appropriate classroom intervention for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the school nurse to suggest?

a. Seat the child in the back of the room to prevent distractions for other children.
b. Pair the child with a student buddy to offer reminders to pay attention.
c. Divide work assignments into shorter periods with breaks in between.
d. Separate the child from others to increase his focus on schoolwork.

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a disturbed body image, which this parent correctly recognizes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The child with ADHD needs breaks between periods of work and study.