When developing a plan of care for clients with feeding and eating disorders, the nurse knows that which factor makes them challenging to treat? Select all that apply
1. Hormone dysregulation
2. Peer influences
3. Co-morbid medical illness
4. Exposure to different forms of media
5. Loss of connection to family or culture
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: The multifactorial nature of eating disorders makes them challenging to treat. Some factors that might influence how a nurse may treat the disorders include: negative peer influences; low self-esteem or low motivation for recovery; distorted thinking, such as feelings of shame and hopelessness; hormone dysregulation; media images emphasizing thinness; and loss of connection to family, culture, and/or interests. Co-morbid medical illnesses are typically not a factor in feeding and eating disorders but should be treated if present.
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