The nurse assigns the nursing diagnosis "ineffective coping related to feelings of helplessness" to a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which is the most appropriate outcome related to this nursing diagnosis?

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1.This is correct. Emotional issues must be resolved if these maladaptive responses are to be eliminated. Identifying alternative methods to deal with isolation will provide the client with healthier coping strategies.
2.This is incorrect. "Exhibits ability to use adaptive strategies to cope with emotional issues" is the most appropriate outcome criteria. Emotional issues must be resolved if these maladaptive responses are to be eliminated. Identifying alternative methods to deal with isolation will provide the client with healthier coping strategies. This outcome criteria is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis "imbalanced nutrition."
3.This is incorrect. Emotional issues must be resolved if these maladaptive responses are to be eliminated. Identifying alternative methods to deal with isolation will provide the client with healthier coping strategies This outcome criteria is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis "disturbed body image/low self-esteem."
4.This is incorrect. Emotional issues must be resolved if these maladaptive responses are to be eliminated. Identifying alternative methods to deal with isolation will provide the client with healthier coping strategies. This outcome criteria is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis "imbalanced nutrition: deficient fluid volume."

The Nurse Assigns the Nursing Diagnosis "Ineffective Coping Related to Feelings