SCENARIO You are a nurse working in an adolescent eating disorder care unit. One of your clients is a 14-year old female with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. You are meeting with the parents of this client. The mother of the client states, “I am so sorry about this. I am embarrassed because I always prepare a meal plan for her. My daughter is usually very good and this is not like her at all. I told her that outbursts like this will not get her into Harvard. What can I do to change her?” Provide education to the parents about Anorexia Nervosa. Include risk factors and treatment expectations. What personality disorder may the parents be demonstrating characteristics of?
