A nursing diagnosis for a patient with bulimia nervosa is: Ineffective coping,related to feelings of loneliness as evidenced by overeating to comfort self,followed by self-induced vomiting.The best outcome related to this diagnosis is that within 2 weeks the patient will:

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The outcome of identifying alternative coping strategies is most directly related to the diagnosis of Ineffective coping.Verbalizing positive characteristics of self and verbalizing the importance of eating a balanced diet are outcomes that might be used for other nursing diagnoses.Appropriately expressing angry feelings is not measurable.

A Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient with Bulimia Nervosa Is