Your first goal in the care of a patient with an eating disorder is:
A) Reassure the patient that his or her body is very well built
B) Teach the patient nutrition requirements for his or her age and height
C) Establish a trusting relationship with the patient
D) Ask the patient to explain why he or she will not eat
Question 2
Mr. Thomas, who is 50 years old, is being treated for pneumonia and dehydration. He has a history of alcoholism and admits to starting to drink heavily again. He tells you, I'm a horrible person.
My family deserves someone better than me to care for them. Your most therapeutic response to him is:
A) It sounds as though you are feeling guilty about drinking, Mr. Thomas.
B) What makes you say that you are a horrible person, Mr. Thomas?
C) I'm sure that your family is satisfied, Mr. Thomas.
D) Well, you're here now and you quit drinking once. You will quit again if you want to.
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