An introduction to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Nurses may come into contact with patients who have anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The authors discuss the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and outline treatment options for patients with eating disorders.
Murphy
Beverley
B
St George's Eating Disorder Service, Springfield Hospital, London. beverley.murphy@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
Manning
Yvonne
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment