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:
🔷 Weight often appears normal: Unlike anorexia nervosa, clients with bulimia nervosa typically maintain a normal or slightly above normal weight, making it harder to detect.
🔷 Hidden behaviors: Binge eating and purging are often done secretly, contributing to the delayed recognition of the disorder.
🔷 Medical complications: Despite normal weight, clients remain at risk for electrolyte imbalances, GI issues, and cardiac arrhythmias due to purging behaviors.
🔷 PSDA and diabetes are unrelated: The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) and diabetes mellitus are not defining features of bulimia nervosa.
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ATI PN Mental Health Eastern Suffolk College2-2023
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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