1st April 2022

A 19-year-old woman is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for treatment of anorexia nervosa

A 19-year-old woman is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for treatment of anorexia nervosa. She has had the condition since she was 15 and has previously been managed in the community. She recently collapsed at home and was taken to A&E, where she was found to be profoundly bradycardic and hypotensive. She has agreed to voluntary admission and says that she “wants to get better”.

Which of the following statements about management is true?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.