Observing a patient in the hospital,you notice that the patient requests extra food at most meals,but has a low BMI and housekeeping frequently finds vomit on towels in the patient's room.you would diagnose

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The patient's behavior of requesting extra food at most meals and then vomiting suggests a pattern of binge eating followed by purging, which is characteristic of bulimia nervosa. The low BMI may be a result of the purging behavior.

Observing a Patient in the Hospital,you Notice That the Patient