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a client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. which intervention(s) will the nurse employ during care? select all that apply.
supervise client during meals and for 1 hour after.
monitor for signs of food hoarding or disposing of food.
assess for depression.
encourage liquid intake over solid foods.
set a weight goal with the client.
provide small meals and snacks appropriately.

Explanation:

• Supervise client during meals and for 1 hour after: Clients with anorexia nervosa may engage in purging (e.g., self - induced vomiting) after meals. Supervision during and after meals helps prevent this behavior.
• Monitor for signs of food hoarding or disposing of food: Anorexic clients may try to avoid consuming calories by hoarding food (e.g., hiding it in napkins) or disposing of it (e.g., throwing it away when the nurse is not looking).
• Assess for depression: Anorexia nervosa is often comorbid with depression. Identifying depression is important for comprehensive treatment.
• Set a weight goal with the client: Involving the client in setting a weight goal can increase their sense of control and motivation in the recovery process.
• Provide small meals and snacks appropriately: Large meals may be overwhelming for a client with anorexia. Small, frequent meals and snacks can be more palatable and help in gradually increasing caloric intake.

• Encourage liquid intake over solid foods: This is not a typical intervention. While hydration is important, the focus should be on increasing overall caloric intake (including from solid foods when possible) in a way that is acceptable to the client.

Answer:

Supervise client during meals and for 1 hour after, Monitor for signs of food hoarding or disposing of food, Assess for depression, Set a weight goal with the client, Provide small meals and snacks appropriately.