The nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents about health issues common to this age group. Which parent's statement indicates that the adolescent may have bulimia nervosa?

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The nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents about health issues common to this age group.  Which parent's statement indicates that the adolescent may have bulimia nervosa?

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11ecbb05_cc3b_e36c_b433_8b95e114e381_MD0009_00 Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrollable binge-eating (consuming very large amounts of food, often in secret) followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. Compensatory behaviors may include laxative or diuretic use, self-induced vomiting, or excessive exercise 1-2 hours after binging (Option A). Other signs of BN may include: Physical changes related to self-induced vomiting (eg, scars or calluses on the hand, enlarged parotid glands, erosion of tooth enamel, dental caries) Preoccupation with body image, weight, food, and dieting (Options B and C) Losing a significant amount of weight and hiding the weight loss (eg, wearing oversized, bulky clothing) are characteristics of clients with anorexia nervosa. (Option D) A client with BN would likely increase the amount of time spent exercising, not stop exercising. Educational objective: Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by actions to prevent weight gain (eg, laxative overuse, self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise).

The Nurse Is Conducting a Seminar for Parents of Adolescents