Case Study Questions Use the Following Case Study to Answer Questions

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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools.Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease.Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life.
-requires aggressive dietary management of her disease because it can lead to:

• A)nutrient deficiencies and protein-energy malnutrition.
• B)problems with chronic constipation and laxative use.
• C)dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
• D)a higher risk of pancreatic cancer.

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Definitions:

Enmeshed Families

Family systems with overly close and intertwined relationships, where boundaries are diffuse, leading to a lack of independence among members.

Eating Disorders

A variety of mental health conditions typified by irregular or unhealthy eating behaviors, including disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Preschoolers

Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years who are typically undergoing early childhood development and may attend preschool.

Eating Disorder

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits which significantly impact an individual's physical health and emotional well-being.