A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the symptom of tooth enamel deterioration. Which explanation for this complication of bulimia nervosa should the nurse provide?
A) The emesis produced during purging is acidic and corrodes the tooth enamel.
B) Purging causes the depletion of dietary calcium.
C) Food is rapidly ingested without proper mastication.
D) Poor dental and oral hygiene leads to dental caries.
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