Kelsey is a 17-year-old girl whose mother brings her to the…
Kelsey is a 17-year-old girl whose mother brings her to the primary care clinic worried about an eating disorder. Kelsey has lost 14 pounds since her last visit 6 months ago. Her BMI has changed from 29 to 23. She complains that she gets dizzy when she gets up and has times where “my heart feels like it’s racing.” Her last period was 2 months ago and a pregnancy test today is negative. Her mother reports that Kelsey has been avoiding going to parties, going out with friends, and refuses to be in any photos. Her mother also reports that she found chewable over-the counter-laxatives in Kelsey’s purse. Upon exam you note erosion of her dental enamel and calluses on the back of her hands. Despite explaining to Kelsey that her BMI is in the normal range she says she still needs to lose weight. Based on these findings, which of the following treatments or combinations of treatments should be considered for this patient?
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