The nurse responsible for conducting group therapy on the eating ...

[chads108]

The nurse responsible for conducting group therapy on the eating disorders unit schedules the
  sessions immediately after meals for the primary purpose of
 
  a. promoting processing of anxiety associated with eating.
  b. shifting the clients' focus from food to psychotherapy.
  c. preventing the use of maladaptive behavior such as purging.
  d. focusing on weight control mechanisms and food preparation.

Question 2

A college senior comes to the mental health clinic with the chief complaint that My face is so ugly I
  can't go out in public.. Assessment reveals she has no actual disfigurement and is of average
  attractiveness.
 
  She tells the nurse that she goes to class wearing a scarf draped across her lower face
  but is concerned that she will be unable to interview for positions after graduation because of her
  ugly appearance. The client's symptoms are consistent with the clinical picture of
  a. dissociative identity disorder.
  b. body dysmorphic disorder.
  c. hypochondriasis.
  d. malingering.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

A
Eating produces high anxiety for all clients with eating disorders. Anxiety levels must be lowered if
the client is to be successful in attaining therapeutic goals. Options B and D are not desirable. Option
C is an outcome that is subsumed under the primary purpose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Body dysmorphic disorder involves preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance. Option A:
Dissociative identity disorder involves the existence of two or more distinct subpersonalities, each
with its own patterns of relating, perceiving, and thinking. Option C: Hypochondriasis is defined by
preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease or the idea that one has a serious disease.
Option D: Malingering is defined as intentionally producing symptoms for a personal gain.

[chads108]

Excellent

[laurnthompson]

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