In order to make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must ________

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To make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must meet the specific criteria outlined in the DSM-5, which includes recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. The presence of a distorted body image and admission of a problem may be indicative of the disorder, but they are not necessary criteria for diagnosis. Missing three menstrual periods is also not a specific criteria for bulimia nervosa.

In Order to Make a Diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, the Client