Question

A nurse is counseling and adolescent who has anorexia nervosa and reports excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. The client states I'm so fat I can't even stand to look at myself. Which of the following therapeutic response demonstrates the nurses use of summarizing

a.""You've discussed several concerns about your weight. Let's go back and talk about your belief that you are fat.""The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of focusing in this statement.
b.""You're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight.""MY ANSWERThe nurse is using the therapeutic technique of summarizing to review the key points of the discussion.
c.""You don't want to look at yourself because you think you are fat.""The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of restating in this statement.
d.""You and I can work together to overcome your fears of gaining weight.""The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of suggesting collaboration in this statement.

Answer 1

The therapeutic response that summarizes the client's concerns about their weight and use of laxatives in relation to anorexia nervosa is option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is referring to a scenario involving a nurse counseling an adolescent with anorexia nervosa, who exhibits symptoms such as excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. The correct therapeutic response that demonstrates the nurse's use of summarizing is: "You're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight." This statement encapsulates the main points the client has made about their body image and behaviors, effectively summarizing the discussion to clarify understanding and facilitate further conversation.