A nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is Ineffective coping related to feelings of loneliness as evidenced by overeating to comfort self, followed by self-induced vomiting. The best outcome related to this diagnosis is that within 2 weeks the patient will do which of the following?

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Identifying alternative coping methods addresses the root cause of the ineffective coping, which is loneliness, and helps the patient develop healthier strategies.

A Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa