What indicates correct understanding in a client recovering from anorexia nervosa during discharge teaching?
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Correct answer: “I’ll continue to monitor my eating patterns and body image feelings.”
Ongoing monitoring of eating patterns and body image is crucial, as eating disorders carry a risk of relapse despite weight restoration.
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