A client tells the nurse that the thought of eating makes her anxious and nervous, so she just avoids eating altogether. Which of the following actions would be highest priority when planning care for this client?

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A)The client is articulating feelings of anxiety and nervousness regarding eating. The nurse needs to include interventions to address the client's anxiety and feelings of being in control so that the root cause of the eating disorder can be addressed. Instruction on nutrition, normal menstruation, and bodily functions such as vital signs and muscle tone may be appropriate, but it is not the priority for the client at this time.
B)The client is articulating feelings of anxiety and nervousness regarding eating. The nurse needs to include interventions to address the client's anxiety and feelings of being in control so that the root cause of the eating disorder can be addressed. Instruction on nutrition, normal menstruation, and bodily functions such as vital signs and muscle tone may be appropriate, but it is not the priority for the client at this time.
C)The client is articulating feelings of anxiety and nervousness regarding eating. The nurse needs to include interventions to address the client's anxiety and feelings of being in control so that the root cause of the eating disorder can be addressed. Instruction on nutrition, normal menstruation, and bodily functions such as vital signs and muscle tone may be appropriate, but it is not the priority for the client at this time.
D)The client is articulating feelings of anxiety and nervousness regarding eating. The nurse needs to include interventions to address the client's anxiety and feelings of being in control so that the root cause of the eating disorder can be addressed. Instruction on nutrition, normal menstruation, and bodily functions such as vital signs and muscle tone may be appropriate, but it is not the priority for the client at this time.

A Client Tells the Nurse That the Thought of Eating