The nurse in the eating disorders clinic asks a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, "Can you recall a time when you were able to eat without purging?" Which is the most appropriate rationale for the nurse's question?

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1.This is incorrect. The nurse is identifying the client's previous coping strategies to develop interventions that enable the client to utilize adaptive coping skills. This question addresses history of symptoms, not severity.
2.This is correct. The nurse is identifying the client's previous coping strategies to develop interventions that enable the client to utilize adaptive coping skills.
3.This is incorrect. The nurse is identifying the client's previous coping strategies to develop interventions that enable the client to utilize adaptive coping skills. This question addresses the history of symptoms, not triggers.
4.This is incorrect. The nurse is identifying the client's previous coping strategies to develop interventions that enable the client to utilize adaptive coping skills. The nurse must have complete assessment data before developing outcome criteria and goals.

The Nurse in the Eating Disorders Clinic Asks a Client