An 18-Year-Old Client, Who Is Within a Normal Weight Range

question 3

Multiple Choice

An 18-year-old client, who is within a normal weight range, admits to using laxatives and diuretics. The client displays increased symptoms of depression and reports a sore throat and tooth decay. What question should a nurse ask the client to evaluate if the client is suffering from bulimia nervosa?

• A) "Do you engage in self-induced purging?"
• B) "Do you suffer from constipation?"
• C) "Do you have hypertension?"
• D) "Do you have a habit of starving intentionally?"

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