Practice Quiz

CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Wellness

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A teenage girl with anorexia nervosa tells the nurse that she feels inadequate. She feels that her efforts are not enough. Which of the following statements would be the nurse’s best response?
  1. “Don’t think that way. You’re being too hard on yourself.”
  2. “It will pass. This is just a stage. You’ll feel a lot better someday.”
  3. “Tell me something you like about yourself.”
  4. “You need to do some relaxation exercises to make you feel better.”
Explanation
Answer: C - Asking the teenage female client to tell something positive about herself can redirect the client’s attention to her good traits. The other statements belittle the client’s feelings, and do not address her needs.
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