A patient with bulimia is admitted to the hospital with electrolyte disorders. Which patient behavior observed by the nurse is of most concern?

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Self-induced vomiting after eating is a hallmark of bulimia and may lead to further electrolyte disturbances and associated problems such as cardiac dysrhythmias. The other behaviors are also characteristic of patients with bulimia but do not pose an immediate threat to the patient's physiologic status.

A Patient with Bulimia Is Admitted to the Hospital with Electrolyte