For several months, Reba has kept her weight 10 to 15 pounds below what would be considered normal for her age and height. She uses laxatives after eating a meal. She has become concerned because she has recently stopped menstruating. Which of the following diagnoses would Reba likely receive?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reba's symptoms suggest that she has an eating disorder with both restrictive and purging behaviors, making option C the most likely diagnosis. The fact that she uses laxatives after eating and has stopped menstruating suggest that she has been engaging in purging behaviors, while maintaining her weight below normal suggests that she has also been restricting her food intake. Option A, binge-eating disorder, does not fit her symptoms as she is not overeating. Option B, bulimia nervosa purging type, only covers her purging behavior, and not her restriction. Option D, anorexia nervosa restrictive type, only covers her restriction behavior, but not her purging behavior.

For Several Months, Reba Has Kept Her Weight 10 to 15