The nurse plans care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which should the nurse identify as a focus for this client?

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Weight gain of 0.5 to 1 pounds/week for outpatients and 2 to 3 pounds/week for inpatients is recommended. More rapid weight gain will result in increased fat stores rather than accumulation of lean body mass. The long-term goal of treatment should focus on improvement of eating behaviors and psychological and emotional health. Clients should be encouraged to eat a balanced diet of foods individualized to their preference and exercise only in moderate amounts to regain strength. Foods should be chosen for nutritional value rather than providing foods with empty calories.

The Nurse Plans Care for a Client with Anorexia Nervosa