2. AN and BN
AN:
Body weight maintenance is less than
85% of what is expected
Restricting
Binge Eating/ purging
BN:
Reoccurring binge eating habits; lack
of control
Purging
Non-purging
BED:
Eat within a two hour period an
amount that is much larger than most
3. Background
Client:
Paris Marshall (F)
Age: 34
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 115 lbs (52.27kg)
Attorney
Lives by herself
Family Hx: Hypertension- father
Smoker: 1 pack per day
4. Patient History
Perfectionist
Spent
a lot of time at the Rec center
1 hr swimming in the morning, 3 miles walking on
track after lunch, and 1 hr aerobics in the
afternoon
Taught
how to purge with toothbrush, and use
of laxatives/ enemas
Continued with increased stress
She has not had a menstrual period in over 2
years
5. Made
an effort to keep weight <120lbs
Restricting her intake- the hungrier she was the
more determined to not give in
Thought that this “self control” would help her in
the practice of law
Graduated at the top of her class and recruited
by the most prestigious law firm where she is
trying to make partner.
6. Tx:
tried to stop restricting her food and
purging, but coping mechanism for stress
Hospitalized for the weekend- severe
dehydration
Meds: OTC laxatives every other day
Allergies/
intolerance: meat, dairy and
“desserts”
Admitted:
class
lost consciousness in exercise
7. AN and BN
AN:
Restricting
Binge Eating/ purging
BN:
Purging
Non-purging
BED:
8. What is her diagnosis?
Anorexia
Nervosa with binging and
purging tendencies
BP= 90/60
BMI= 17.53kg/m
Hamwi= IBW= 140lbs
IBW%=115/140= 82.5%
Primary nutrition goal: restoring the patients
weight to at least 90% of the expected
weight (126lbs)
9. PESS statements
Inadequate
energy intake related to
Anorexia Nervosa as evidenced by
induced vomiting, laxatives, BMI, 24 hour
recall.
Distorted
beliefs about food related to
malnourishment as evidenced by lab
values, belief of “bad foods”, and food
restriction.
11. Recommendations
Recommended
weight gain per week: .5-1lb
1
month: 2-4lbs
3 months: 6-12 lbs
1 year: 20-25 lbs.
Energy intake: 30-40kcal/kg of body weight per
day
12. Lab Values
Anemia,
bone density test, leukocytopenia,
hyponatremia, hypokalemia, bradycardia,
hypotension, osteoporosis, primary
amennorrhea,
Low levels
Albumin
Potassium
Magnesium
T3
WBC
High levels
o Sodium
o Glucose
o AST
o LDH
o CPK
o Alk phosphate
o HDL-C
13. Response
Metabolic
response to starvation
Relies on ketones instead of glucose for
energy
Decreases protein degradation
Allows body to function for 2-3 months at a
stable level
Refeeding Syndrome
o Reintroducing the client to carbs the
body switches back to relying on glucose
for energy
o Mineral levels decrease- in greater
demand
o Result in hemolysis, impaired cardiac
function/respiratory function, and death
15. Treatment
Out
patient therapy while IBW% stays at
82.5%
Increase calories 500-800kcals in first few
weeks; gradual progression
Break up into more frequent feedings
Don’t use specific numbers
Increase nutrient dense food high in protein
Eat high kcal foods first
Add margarine, butter, sauces and gravies
Stress
management options
Group counseling
16. Not
purging/ restricting
Enjoyable foods, benefits of food
Ensure:
high calorie(350 calories and 13g
of protein)
24 essential vitamins and minerals
25-50%
fully recover
Don’t “punish” make it fun!
17. Monitor
Vital
signs
Food and fluid intake/ output
Changes in weight and height
Body composition
Lab values (protein and minerals)
Maintain contact with counselor, dental
care (fluoride)
Weigh with her back to the scale
18. Inpatient Care
Regress
from 82.5% after 2 weeks
Severe electrolyte imbalance or body
weight <75% of expected (105lbs)
Oral feeds: No enteral or parenteral
feedings unless life saving intervention
Energy intake 2-3lbs per week
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