A Nursing Instructor Is Teaching About the DSM-5 Criteria for the Diagnosis

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is teaching about the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of binge-eating disorder. Which of the following student statements indicates that further instruction is needed?

• A) "In this disorder, binge eating occurs exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa."
• B) "In this disorder, binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for three months."
• C) "In this disorder, binge eating occurs, on average, at least two days a week for six months."
• D) "In this disorder, distress regarding binge eating is present."
• E) "In this disorder, distress regarding binge eating is absent."

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