Understanding Bulimia. Signs, Symptoms And The Human Experience. (Research Reviews).(Brief Article)

From: AORN Journal | Date: February 1, 2002| Author: Byrne, Michelle | Copyright information

UNDERSTANDING BULIMIA. SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE S Orbanic American Journal of Nursing Vol 101 (March 2001) 35-42

Bulimia nervosa is a widely publicized psychiatric disorder. Many nurses, however, may not be able to address the needs of this patient population effectively. As perioperative nurses, we may care for bulimic patients, and this disorder may affect our coworkers, significant others, or even ourselves. This article presents a comprehensive overvi...

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