title: The role of the nurse practitioner in the diagnosis and management of bulimia nervosa, Part 3: Psychosocial management.
abstract: Psychological problems associated with bulimia nervosa affect both the client and the family. The nurse practitioner is often in a position to refer the client to a therapist who has experience in treating clients with eating disorders. The nurse practitioner and the therapist, along with the nutritionist, if available, need to work from the beginning as a team. Each team member must have a distinct role regarding management of specific aspects of client care in order to avoid confusion and attempted manipulation by the client.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Muscari
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002032:Bulimia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003469:Culture; D004032:Diet; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010358:Patient Participation; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012723:Sex