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K L Fontaine

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The conspiracy of culture. Women's issues in body size.

This article challenges nurses to rethink cultural values and ideals regarding beauty and body weight, respond appropriately to persons suffering from any of the eating disorders, and work together to change self-deprecation into a celebration of womanhood.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗

Unlocking sexual issues. Counseling strategies for nurses.

Providing truly holistic care means that nurses must recognize that their clients are sexual beings and that they often suffer from sexual concerns and problems related to their past history and their current medical problems. In addition to helping clients move toward physical wellness, nurses should intervene with intrapersonal and interpersonal problems affecting client's sexual feelings and behaviors.

Feeding and Eating Disorders↗