Anorexia nervosa in adolescents: An overview.

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Kathleen Peterson is a professor of nursing at The College at Brockport, State University of New York. Rebecca Fuller is a level III clinical nurse at Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester in N.Y.

Published: October 2019

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that is difficult to treat, and relapse is common. This article addresses management strategies and nursing interventions for adolescents diagnosed with AN.

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