Question

Write 4 potential complications of eating disorder.

Provide 5 nursing interventions for each of the complications

Answer 1

Eating disorders include the following potential complications:

1. Anorexia nervosa.

2. Bulimia nervosa.

3. Binge eating disorder.

4. Rumination disorder.

5. Avoidant or restricted food intake disorder.

The nursing intervention of Anorexia nervosa includes:

Setting nutrient requirements and weight target for the patient.

Using a consistent strategy.

Provide small meals and supplement snacks to the patient.

Consult with therapy staff.

Use a consistent strategy.

The nursing intervention of Bulimia nervosa includes:

Nursing diagnosis for imbalanced nutrition

Nursing diagnosis for deficient fluid volume.

Diagnosis of ineffective coping.

Teaching the patient for Bulimia nervosa.

The nursing intervention of Binge eating disorder.

Treating the compound psychiatric condition

Group and family therapy.

Individual counselling.

Provide nutrition sessions to the patient.

Psychotherapy.

The nursing intervention of Rumination disorder:

Behaviour therapy.

Medication by providing vitamins and supplements.

Patient education.

Resetting of the brain-gut connection.

Training the stomach to hold food.