A 19-year-old patient is being assessed for bulimia. The parent asks what diagnostic tests can be done to determine the presence of bulimia. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "There is no specific test that can determine bulimia."
B) "You should ask the doctor about this."
C) "Your child will need a psychiatric evaluation to determine the diagnosis."
D) "Bulimia is rarely diagnosed correctly."
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