A 19-year-old female is being assessed for bulimia. The mother asks what diagnostic tests can be done to determine the presence of bulimia. What is the nurse's best response?
A) 'She will need a psychiatric evaluation to determine the diagnosis.'
B) 'There is no specific test that can determine bulimia.'
C) 'We will need a blood sample to look at serum electrolyte levels.'
D) 'She needs a gag reflex test.'
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