A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa spills milk over a plate of partially eaten food.What is the nurse's best response to facilitate effective patient care?

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The nurse's best response is to provide the patient with a fresh plate of food so they can continue with their meal. This response is supportive and encourages the patient to continue working towards their goal of completing their meal. Option A and B are confrontational and can cause the patient to feel defensive, which can be counterproductive in building a therapeutic relationship. Option D is not helpful as it places pressure on the patient to eat and may cause them to feel overwhelmed.

A Patient Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa Spills Milk Over a Plate