Asked by Beauty Shoot on Jul 18, 2024

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A nurse conducting group therapy on the eating-disorder unit schedules the sessions immediately after meals for the primary purpose of

A) maintaining patients' concentration and attention.
B) shifting the patients' focus from food to psychotherapy.
C) promoting processing of anxiety associated with eating.
D) focusing on weight control mechanisms and food preparation.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists working with several people at the same time, often beneficial for understanding and managing various psychological issues.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a therapeutic treatment approach where mental health professionals help individuals, couples, or groups understand and resolve psychological problems and improve mental health through verbal and psychological techniques.

  • Understand therapeutic communication techniques specific to patients with eating disorders.
  • Identify fitting interventions and nursing care plans tailored for individuals suffering from eating disorders.
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Martha StellmachJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Eating produces high anxiety for patients with eating disorders. Anxiety levels must be lowered if the patient is to be successful in attaining therapeutic goals. Shifting the patients' focus from food to psychotherapy and focusing on weight control mechanisms and food preparation are not desirable. Maintaining patients' concentration and attention is important, but not the primary purpose of the schedule.