A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has been receiving CBT at the eating disorders clinics. Which of the following client actions indicates to the nurse that the client is making progress toward using adaptive eating behaviors?

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1.This is incorrect. Identifying feelings associated with the desire to binge indicates the client is making progress. Unresolved emotional issues contribute to binging and purging behaviors. Identifying these emotions enables the client to replace unhealthy coping behaviors with adaptive behaviors. Weight gain is an indicator of appropriate food intake.
2.This is incorrect. Identifying feelings associated with the desire to binge indicates the client is making progress. Unresolved emotional issues contribute to binging and purging behaviors. Identifying these emotions enables the client to replace unhealthy coping behaviors with adaptive behaviors. Verbalizing the importance of adequate nutrition assists the client in making appropriate food choices.
3.This is correct. Identifying feelings associated with the desire to binge indicates the client is making progress. Unresolved emotional issues contribute to binging and purging behaviors. Identifying these emotions enables client to replace unhealthy coping behaviors with adaptive behaviors.
4.This is incorrect. Identifying feelings associated with the desire to binge indicates the client is making progress. Unresolved emotional issues contribute to binging and purging behaviors. Identifying these emotions enables the client to replace unhealthy coping behaviors with adaptive behaviors. Antidepressant medications are used to manage depressive symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa.

A Client Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa Has Been Receiving CBT