Asked by Keith Hamann on May 07, 2024
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A nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is: ineffective coping, related to feelings of loneliness as evidenced by overeating to comfort self, followed by self-induced vomiting. The best outcome related to this diagnosis is, "Within 2 weeks the patient will:
A) appropriately express angry feelings."
B) verbalize two positive things about self."
C) verbalize the importance of eating a balanced diet."
D) identify two alternative methods of coping with loneliness."
Ineffective Coping
A situation where an individual is unable to manage stressors or problems in a healthy or productive way.
Self-Induced Vomiting
A behavior where an individual deliberately provokes vomiting, often associated with eating disorders.
- Evaluate and assess the psychological factors connected to eating disorders such as body image and coping mechanisms.
- Enact appropriate nursing responses for patients experiencing eating disorders.
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Milia ChahineMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The outcome of identifying alternative coping strategies is most directly related to the diagnosis of ineffective coping. Verbalizing positive characteristics of self and verbalizing the importance of eating a balanced diet are outcomes that might be used for other nursing diagnoses. Appropriately expressing angry feelings is not measurable.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and assess the psychological factors connected to eating disorders such as body image and coping mechanisms.
- Enact appropriate nursing responses for patients experiencing eating disorders.
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