Which initial nursing interventions are appropriate the patient with anorexia nervosa? Select all that apply.

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1. Interventions that focus on reducing stress, but do not specifically address the problematic eating behaviors, may help initially create a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Patients who develop therapeutic relationships are more open to change. Nursing interventions include decreasing exposure to environmental stressors such as caffeine, energy drinks, and other stimulants; helping patients to increase social and familial connectedness through improved communication skills; teaching self-soothing methods; and encouraging the elimination of drugs and/or alcohol which can increase impulsivity.
2. Interventions that focus on reducing stress, but do not specifically address the problematic eating behaviors, may help initially create a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Patients who develop therapeutic relationships are more open to change. Nursing interventions include decreasing exposure to environmental stressors such as caffeine, energy drinks, and other stimulants; helping patients to increase social and familial connectedness through improved communication skills; teaching self-soothing methods; and encouraging the elimination of drugs and/or alcohol which can increase impulsivity.
3. Interventions that focus on reducing stress, but do not specifically address the problematic eating behaviors, may help initially create a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Patients who develop therapeutic relationships are more open to change. Nursing interventions include decreasing exposure to environmental stressors such as caffeine, energy drinks, and other stimulants; helping patients to increase social and familial connectedness through improved communication skills; teaching self-soothing methods; and encouraging the elimination of drugs and/or alcohol which can increase impulsivity.

Which Initial Nursing Interventions Are Appropriate the Patient with Anorexia