Case Study 145 Anorexia Case Study (answers) 100% all correct latest Spring 2021/2022-1. Using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
... [Show More] Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria, how is the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa determined?
• Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health
• Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight
• Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight
2. Identify eight clinical signs or symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Place a star or asterisk next to those that J.M. has.
• Emaciated and malnourished appearance*
• Hypotension (She has been blacking out, which can indicate hypotension. No vital signs were provided, but students might star this item.)
• Dysrhythmias, bradycardia
• Pale conjunctivae and mucous membranes
• Poor skin turgor and muscle tone
• Peripheral edema
• Excessive hair loss and dryness*
• Cold extremities*
• Lanugo
• Yellow skin
• Amenorrhea
• Headaches, sore throat, vague physical complaints
• Chronic urinary tract infections
• Constipation
• Memory deficits
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Depressed immune system
• Obese or overweight person: electrolyte imbalance, hypothermia, weight loss of more than 2 pounds per week, perception of being obese despite weight loss
3. What other disorders might occur along with anorexia nervosa? Name at least four.
• Major depression
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• Bulimia nervosa
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Eating disorders not otherwise specified
• Binge-eating disorder
• Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. How does bulimia nervosa differ from anorexia nervosa?
• Anorexia nervosa is refusal to maintain body weight at a minimum level for age and height or failure to gain weight during a period of growth, resulting in body weight less than 85% of what is expected. The person has an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though the person is underweight. The person may have a persistent inability to recognize the seriousness of the very low body weight and extreme weight loss. Some types of anorexia nervosa involve periods of binging and purging behaviors.
• Bulimia is characterized by recurrent periods of binge eating and recurrent, inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain (such as self-induced vomiting; use of laxatives, enemas, and diuretics to lose weight; fasting; or excessive exercise). This cycle occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months.
5. Name five behaviors that J.M. or any other patient with anorexia may engage in other than self-starvation.
• Excessive daily exercise
• Binging and purging [Show Less]