A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is hospitalized for treatment of electrolyte imbalance.Which response by the nurse to the patient's request to use the bathroom immediately after eating lunch is most therapeutic?

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To best ensure a good prognosis,the plan of care has to include consistent and collaborative efforts by all members of the interdisciplinary team.The patient is most likely attempting to purge to manage weight gain and the nurse must attempt to prevent that behavior.Refusing to allow the request does not account for the fact that the patient might actually need to void or defecate.Assuming the patient's motivation in this manner is confrontational and nontherapeutic,suggesting that other options are available is not addressing the immediate request.

A Patient Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa Is Hospitalized for Treatment