The patient with Anorexia Nervosa states, "I have gained 2 pounds, and so now I cannot wear shorts." An appropriate treatment option to address the cognitive distortion of the patient is:

A. Therapy to address and correct maladaptive thoughts and attitudes: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other psychotherapeutic approaches help patients identify distorted thinking patterns about weight, body image, and food. Addressing these cognitive distortions supports healthier attitudes and coping strategies. B. Having the patient slowly wear shorter and shorter pants so that they become comfortable: Exposure to clothing may be used as part of therapy but is not a primary intervention for correcting cognitive distortions. Without addressing underlying thoughts, behavioral exposure alone is insufficient. C. Blind weight checks: Blind weigh-ins help reduce preoccupation with weight but do not directly correct maladaptive thoughts or beliefs about body image. They are a supportive measure rather than a treatment for cognitive distortion. D. To ensure that the patient gains the 2 pounds while on the unit and under supervision: Supervised weight gain addresses nutritional restoration and physical health but does not target the distorted cognition or attitudes about body image that fuel anorexic behaviors.