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BULIMIA - Coggle Diagram
BULIMIA
• Pathophysiology
display purge behaviors
binge-and-purge cycle
Skipping meals or making excuses for not eating
• Medication
antidepressants
fluoxetine (Prozac)
anti-anxiety medications
• Nursing Interventions
Avoid talking about diets
administration of antidepressants
Cultivate and reinforce a healthy body image
• Behavioral Interventions
Have regular, enjoyable family meals
Discourage dieting, especially when it involves unhealthy weight-control behaviors, such as fasting, using weight-loss supplements or laxatives, or self-induced vomiting
Avoid talking about weight at home
• Important Assessments (including ongoing assessments)
Psychological evaluation
Mental status exam
Physical exam.
• Patient Education
educate patient about healthy lifestyle
educate patient about other important factors than appearance
educate about Dieting and starvation