Author Question: A 16-year-old client has anorexia nervosa. She has lost 50 pounds during the past 3 months and is ... (Read 85 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 16-year-old client has anorexia nervosa. She has lost 50 pounds during the past 3 months and is about 20 pounds under the weight that is normal for her height. She has dry skin with poor turgor, hair breakage, and brittle nails.

The nurse can anticipate that when giving information about her menstrual history, the client is likely to report:
1. Heavy menstrual flow
2. Amenorrhea
3. Premenstrual syndrome
4. Dysmenorrhea

Question 2

Many clients with eating disorders have difficulty translating their pain into words. Which ap-proach may be used to promote getting in touch with feelings and greater self-disclosure?

1. Personality inventory testing
2. Dance and movement therapy
3. Letter writing
4. Cooking and meal-planning classes

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Amenorrhea is common in clients with eating disorders, possibly due to altered hypothalamic function. Options 1, 3, and 4 are not usually related to changes in the body resulting from eating disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Use of nonverbal techniques in art, music, and dance may allow for greater self-disclosure than a complete emphasis on talking therapies. 1. This will not encourage self-disclosure. 3. Letter writ-ing is too restrictive to be of particular use. Writing a journal or writing poetry is of more help in getting in touch with one's feelings. 4. These activities do not support self-disclosure.