Which client statement would the nurse recognize as indicating that the client understands dietary teaching related to lithium carbonate (Lithobid) treatment?

A. To emphasize that the client is capable of consuming food without purging: This is the correct purpose of the intervention. By recalling a time when the client was able to consume food without engaging in purging behaviors, the nurse aims to highlight the client's capability to eat without resorting to unhealthy practices.

B. To incorporate specific foods into the meal plan to reflect pleasant memories: While incorporating pleasant memories into the meal plan can be a positive aspect of treatment, the primary purpose of the intervention described is to focus on the client's ability to eat without purging.

C. To assist the client to become more compliant with the treatment plan: While promoting compliance with the treatment plan is important, the specific intervention described is more about exploring the client's past experiences with eating without purging to reinforce the possibility of achieving healthier eating habits.

D. To gain additional information about the progression of the disease process: The intervention is not primarily aimed at gaining information about the progression of the disease process. Instead, it is focused on emphasizing the client's capacity to eat without engaging in purging behaviors.

A. Having an advanced degree in engineering:

While pursuing an advanced degree can be challenging, it is not inherently a source of psychological distress. It may represent a personal and professional accomplishment.

B. Attending a community center daily:

Attending a community center daily is a regular activity and may not necessarily be a source of psychological distress. It could be a positive and fulfilling aspect of one's routine.

C. Belonging to the middle-class socioeconomic group:

Belonging to the middle-class socioeconomic group is not inherently a source of psychological distress. Socioeconomic status alone does not determine psychological well-being, and being in the middle class can provide stability and resources.

D. Being the only person of their ethnicity in a school setting:

This qualifies as a source of psychological distress. Being the only person of a particular ethnicity in a school setting may lead to feelings of isolation, cultural dissonance, and a sense of being different. Such situations can contribute to psychological distress and impact mental well-being.