A behavioral modification program is recommended by the multidisciplinary team working with a 15-year-old client with anorexia nervosa. A nursing plan of care based on this modality would include:

The correct answer is B. Restriction to the unit until she has gained 2 lb. (A) This answer is incorrect. Role playing is based on learning but is not based on the behavioral modification model. (B) This answer is correct. The behavioral modification model is based on negativeand positive reinforcers to change behavior. (C) This answer is incorrect…

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Options

ARole playing the client's eating behaviors
BRestriction to the unit until she has gained 2 lb
CEncouraging her to verbalize her feelings concerning food and food intake
DProvision for a high-calorie, high-protein snack between meals

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A
4% (1)
B
80% (20)
C
4% (1)
D
12% (3)

Explanation

(A) This answer is incorrect. Role playing is based on learning but is not based on the behavioral modification model. (B) This answer is correct. The behavioral modification model is based on negativeand positive reinforcers to change behavior. (C) This answer is incorrect. Verbal catharsis is not an intervention based on behavioral (D) This answer is incorrect. Although an acceptablenursing intervention, it is not based on behavioral modification.

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#anorexia nervosa#behavioral modification#eating disorders#contingency management

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