A client with anorexia nervosa states, "I can't eat this meal; I'll get fat. Do you think I look fat?" What is the most therapeutic nursing response?

The correct answer to the question "A client with anorexia nervosa states, "I can't eat this meal; I'll get fat. Do you think I look fat?" What is the most therapeutic nursing response?" is Option C: I understand you're worried about gaining weight, but it's important for your health to eat..

The other options — A) You are underweight; you need to eat to get healthy., B) Let's focus on your treatment plan and healthy eating habits., D) You're not fat; you're actually quite thin. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Acknowledges the client's expressed concern without validating the distorted body image, then gently reorients to the importance of health and treatment goals.