Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
As a medical professional or counselor, there are times when you might encounter adolescents who are suffering from anorexia or bulimia. Come up with a patient profile including the following:
- Patient’s age, weight, BMI
- Daily eating behaviors
- Possible causes of their anorexia or bulimia
As a follow-up to your initial post, your response post can propose a treatment plan.
- Diet
- Individual therapy
- Biological therapies (medications)
- Family therapy
ANSWER
My patient’s initials are …..
… is a xx-year-old Native American. She weighs 82 pounds and has a BMI of xxx.
She was brought by her mother to the clinic. The mother complained that her daughter had developed unhealthy eating habits and was ignorant of any advice she gave. The mother indicated that xx started ….. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.