You are caring for a 25-year-old male admitted to the emergency room after passing out at the gym. During
your admission assessment, he admits to having a history of “an eating disorder since high school.” Based on
your knowledge of the pathophysiology of anorexia or bulimia nervosa address the following:
Thoroughly explain the epidemiology of the disease process. Examine each of the following three elements:)
The cultural; 2.) The financial; and 3.) The environmental implications related to this disease process. Support
all three with a scholarly source!
What would 3-5 priority nursing interventions be for the client with this disease process? This can include labs
and diagnostics. What are critical indicators? Support with a scholarly source.
Provide three areas of patient education you feel are critical to teach the client with a diagnosis of this disease.
Consider medical product safety and the length of time the client has had the disease. Support with a scholarly
source.
What members of the interdisciplinary team need to be included for holistic patient-centered care? Provide a
rationale and Support with a scholarly source.