A nurse is making a referral for a family whose teenage daughter has anorexia nervosa. Which referral is the most appropriate?
A.
Crisis intervention counseling
B.
Family-oriented therapy
C.
Multidisciplinary team
D.
Psychiatrist
ANS: C
Eating disorders are difficult to treat, and often the entire family is involved in therapy. The best approach is often a multidisciplinary team with expertise in this topic. The other services may be needed on a case-by-case basis, but overall the best referral is to a treatment center that uses a multidisciplinary team.
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