Practice Question
A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?.
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Correct Answer:
"Bulimia nervosa is difficult to notice because a person might be of average or ideal body weight.”.
Rationale:
🍽️ Individuals with bulimia nervosa often maintain an average or ideal body weight, making the disorder harder to detect compared to anorexia nervosa.
🍽️ The disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, laxative misuse, or excessive exercise, regardless of body weight.
🍽️ Subtle physical signs, such as dental erosion, parotid gland swelling, and calluses on knuckles (Russell’s sign), may provide diagnostic clues.
🍽️ Early recognition is crucial to prevent serious complications, including electrolyte imbalances, cardiac dysrhythmias, and gastrointestinal damage.
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This question is from ATI PN Mental Health DEC-2023 which contains 53 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4