1
Q
Risk factors
A
Female - 90% of cases Restrictive dieting Substance misuse low self esteem Perfectionism Personal/family history of obesity and mood disorders
2
Q
Treatment
A
Atypical antipsychotics
Counselling/Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Family, group therapy
3
Q
Causes
A
cultural/structural pressures social pressures family pressures body image control issues abuse/trauma in childhood
4
Q
Behaviours
A
Excessive exercise self-induced vomiting Sudden weight loss not eating in public Pretending to eat Avoiding situations with food
5
Q
Physical systems
A
Weight loss 15% below ideal weight range Tachycardia lower temperature constipation muscle wasting bones protruding sunken in eyes
Nrsg 210 - Mental Health
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