A 19-year-old patient with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 14 and significant electrolyte disturbances. According to NICE, what is the recommended setti...

Question

A 19-year-old patient with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 14 and significant electrolyte disturbances. According to NICE, what is the recommended setting for management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate inpatient admission for refeeding and monitoring

Answer

Outpatient therapy with weekly weigh-ins

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Day patient therapy only

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Family therapy on an outpatient basis

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No immediate intervention required

NICE NG69 MCQ (SBA): Anorexia Nervosa

A 19-year-old patient with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 14 and significant electrolyte disturbances. According to NICE, what is the recommended setting for management?