An adolescent client who is within a normal weight range admits to using laxatives and diuretics. The client displays increased symptoms of depression and reports a sore throat and tooth decay. Which question does the nurse ask the client to evaluate if the client is experiencing bulimia nervosa?
A)"Do you engage in self-induced purging?"
B)"Do you experience frequent constipation?"
C)"Have you been diagnosed with hypertension?"
D)"Have you had a habit of starving intentionally?"

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The symptoms described, such as using laxatives and diuretics, sore throat, tooth decay, and increased symptoms of depression, are indicative of bulimia nervosa, which often involves self-induced purging after binge eating. Asking if the client engages in self-induced purging directly addresses this behavior.

An Adolescent Client Who Is Within a Normal Weight Range