The Nurse Is Teaching About the Differences Between the Symptoms

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching about the differences between the symptoms of anorexia nervosa and the symptoms of bulimia. Which information should the nurse include?

• A) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience extreme nutritional deficits, whereas clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not.
• B) Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience amenorrhea, whereas clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa do not.
• C) Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience hypotension, edema, and lanugo, whereas clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa do not.
• D) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have eroded tooth enamel, whereas clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, leading to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be seen and measured directly by others.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition where a person feels inadequate and deficient, often resulting in a lack of self-esteem and overcompensation in other areas.