Which of the following interventions applies to all eating ...

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Which of the following interventions applies to all eating disorders?
 
  A.
  Encourage patients to identify the thoughts and feelings associated with eating.
  B.
  Do a strict intake, output, and calorie count for each shift.
  C.
  Keep patients in view for 1 to 2 hours after meals.
  D.
  Have a staff person monitoring each table during meals.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a patient with anorexia nervosa?
 
  A.
  Male
  B.
  Slightly overweight
  C.
  Anxious
  D.
  Perfectionistic

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As a general rule, eating disorders are associated with anxiety around meal time, so understanding thoughts and feelings associated with food is important for treatment. The other interventions may be needed for some patients at times, but not for all.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Anorexic patients are generally severely underweight, can be male or female, anxious, and perfectionistic. They would not be overweight.