Case Study:
Review the following case study (Case study is also in Appendix A, page 329 in Butts & Rich textbook):
Questions
1. Review the content and statistics related to eating disorders, trust, and limits of confidentiality in the chapter. Then, search websites such as Ana Boot Camp and Thin Intentions, as well as those websites that provide recovery guidelines and support for anorexia nervosa.
2. Create a journal entry and answer the following questions (this journal entry is private). Within your journal entry, provide a reference list for eText and websites reviewed.
Adolescents engaging in risky behaviors tend to keep it hidden from others as long as possible. As a school nurse, what strategies would you implement to monitor signs of eating disorders?
Explore the limits of confidentiality for an adolescent. As a school nurse, what ethical considerations would you face?
What online information did you discover about the recovery and support site? How would you incorporate some of the information in your strategies?
