A 16-year-old client reports a weight loss of 20% of her previous weight. She has a history of food binges followed by self-induced vomiting (purging). The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of:

The correct answer is C. Bulimia. (A) Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation. (B) Anorexia hysteria is not a known disease or disorder. (C) Bulimia is characterized by food binges and self-induced vomiting. (D) Conversion reaction is a defense mechanism.

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Options

AAnorexia nervosa
BAnorexia hysteria
CBulimia
DConversion reaction

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A
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3% (1)
C
90% (35)
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Explanation

(A) Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation. (B) Anorexia hysteria is not a known disease or disorder. (C) Bulimia is characterized by food binges and self-induced vomiting. (D) Conversion reaction is a defense mechanism.

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#bulimia nervosa#eating disorders#purging behavior#psychiatric diagnosis

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