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Week 8: Clients Living with Eating Disorders Flashcards

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What is the prevalence of eating disorders among Canadians?

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1 million Canadians have been diagnosed with an eating disorder

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

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True or False? Most people with an eating disorder tend to be underweight.

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False

Eating disorders affect people of all weights, not just those who are underweight.

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True or False? Eating disorders are more prevalent among people of higher socioeconomic status.

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False

Prevalence rates of eating disorders are similar across levels of socioeconomic status.

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True or False? Eating disorders are highly treatable and people can fully recover from them.

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True

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What are the two main types of anorexia nervosa?

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  • Restricting Type
  • Binge-Purge Type
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What is the age of onset for anorexia nervosa?

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Adolescence or young adulthood

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What are the prevalence rates of anorexia nervosa in women?

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0.3% to 1%

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What are the prevalence rates of anorexia nervosa in men?

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0% to 0.01%

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What is the age of onset for binge eating disorder?

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Childhood

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What are the prevalence rates of binge eating disorder in women?

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0.6% to 1.6%

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What are the prevalence rates of binge eating disorder in men?

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0.26% to 0.8%

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What is the DSM-V criterion for anorexia nervosa?

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  • Restriction of energy intake leading to low body weight
  • Intense fear of gaining weight
  • Disturbance in body weight or shape perception
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What BMI range qualifies as mild anorexia nervosa?

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BMI > 17 kg/m2

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What BMI range qualifies as moderate anorexia nervosa?

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BMI 16-16.99

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What BMI range qualifies as severe anorexia nervosa?

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BMI 15-15.99

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What BMI qualifies as extreme anorexia nervosa?

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BMI < 15

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What are the DSM-V criteria for bulimia nervosa?

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  • Recurrent episodes of binge eating
  • Inappropriate compensatory behavior
  • Binge eating occurs at least once a week for 3 months
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What are the severity levels for bulimia nervosa based on episodes of compensatory behavior?

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  • Mild: 1-3 episodes per week
  • Moderate: 4-7 episodes per week
  • Severe: 8-13 episodes per week
  • Extreme: 14 or more episodes per week
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What are the DSM-V criteria for binge eating disorder?

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  • Recurrent episodes of binge eating
  • Associated with 3+ specific behaviors
  • Marked distress regarding binge eating
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What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

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Individuals limit food intake but do not have a distorted body image or fear of gaining weight

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What is Pica?

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Individuals repeatedly eat things that are not considered food and have no nutritional value

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What is Refeeding Syndrome?

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Occurs when refeeding occurs after a period of not eating and can be life-threatening

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What are some nursing interventions for imbalanced nutrition in eating disorders?

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  • Restoring weight
  • Administering IV fluids
  • Monitoring for refeeding syndrome
  • Encouraging oral fluids and intake
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What are the key assessment findings in a patient with anorexia nervosa?

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  • Low body weight
  • Muscle wasting
  • Peripheral edema
  • Cardiovascular abnormalities
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What is the significance of the mother's attachment theory in the etiology of eating disorders?
It suggests that early mother-infant attachment can influence the development of eating disorders
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What personality traits are linked to eating disorders?
* Perfectionism * Anxiety * Low self-esteem
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What are common treatment settings for patients with eating disorders?
* Inpatient * Outpatient * Partial Hospitalization * Residential
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What role do SSRIs play in the treatment of eating disorders?
They are used as a medication option for managing symptoms.
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What is the typical nursing diagnosis for a patient with low self-esteem related to eating disorders?
Disturbed Body Image/Low Self-Esteem
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What should a nurse do when a patient expresses feelings of anger and loss of control regarding their eating?
Validate the patient's feelings and encourage them to express more about their emotions.
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What is the impact of societal influences on eating disorders?
Societal pressures can contribute to the development of disordered eating behaviors.
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What feeling does Shelby experience when she looks in the mirror?
She believes she is overweight and feels the need to lose weight.
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What does Shelby feel she has lost control over?
Her ability to choose when to eat and how much to eat.
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What emotion is Shelby expressing during her conversation?
Anger.
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What should the nurse say to Shelby to address her feelings?
I am hearing that you feel like you are losing complete control over some of the choices you have, and that is making you angrier. Can you tell me more regarding your feelings?
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What is the primary goal for Shelby as discussed by the nurse?
To get her to a healthy weight.
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What is one suggestion the nurse made that is not supportive?
You need to stop looking in the mirror so often.
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What should the nurse do in response to Shelby's anger?
Say nothing and choose to sit in silence.
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What increase in eating disorder hospitalizations was reported among boys?
416 percent over 17 years.
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What organization provides information on eating disorders?
National Eating Disorder Information Center (NEDIC).
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What are two other organizations related to eating disorders?
* National Initiative for Eating Disorders * National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
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What aspect of adolescent health was highlighted regarding eating disorders?
Eating disorder rates jumped significantly amid COVID.
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What are the symptoms that align with Binge Eating Disorder?
Eating so much food to the point of discomfort and feeling worthless afterward.
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What is the eating disorder that aligns with the patient’s symptoms?
Binge Eating Disorder.
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True or False: Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by excessive eating.
False.
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What are the self-esteem issues related to in the context of the patient's feelings?
Poor body image.
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Fill in the blank: The nurse learns the patient has been struggling with _______.
[self-esteem issues].

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