As a medical professional or counselor, there are times when you might encounter adolescents who are suffering from anorexia or bulimia

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:

As a medical professional or counselor there are times when you might encounter adolescents who are suffering from anorexia or bulimia

Nursing Life span and development dp 4
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

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references