A Nurse Is Caring for a Pregnant Client Who Has

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements should the nurse include when counseling this client about the potential effects of pregnancy on eating disorder?

• A)"In some women with a history of eating disorders, pregnancy can lead to new or renewed onset of binge eating."
• B)"Only a tiny fraction of women with bulimia continue to engage in disordered eating during pregnancy."
• C)"Women with a history of bulimia or anorexia are at increased risk for pica during pregnancy."
• D)"Engaging in disordered eating while pregnant can harm you, but it is unlikely to affect the health of your fetus."

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