Eating disorders
Topic: Mental health
Serious mental illnesses involving disturbed eating behavior and body image: in anorexia nervosa, markedly low body weight and fear of weight gain; in bulimia nervosa, binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or laxative use; in binge-eating disorder, bingeing without compensation. Electrolyte imbalances and arrhythmias can be life-threatening. During refeeding, monitor electrolytes, especially phosphate, closely for refeeding syndrome.
- Also known as:
- Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa
- In Turkish:
- Yeme bozuklukları
What does Eating disorders mean?
Eating disorders is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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