What is the best intervention to teach the client when she feels the need to starve?

Approach the nurse and talk out her feelings

The client with anorexia nervosa uses starvation as a way of managing anxiety. Talking out feelings with the nurse is an adaptive coping.Option A: Starvation should not be encouraged. Physical safety is a priority. Without adequate nutrition. a life threatening situation exists.Option B: The client with anorexia nervosa is preoccupied with losing weight due to disturbed body image. Limits should be set on attempts to lose more weight.Option D: The client may have a domineering mother which causes the client to feel ambivalent. The client will not discuss her feelings with her mother.