A client has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by an abnormal eating pattern for at least which timeframe?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 4 months
D) 6 months

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According to the DSM-5, bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise, occurring at least once a week for 3 months. Therefore, the abnormal eating pattern must persist for at least 3 months to meet the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa. The answer is D, which represents a timeframe of 6 months, as it exceeds the minimum requirement of 3 months.

A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa