The nurse is differentiating between anorexia and bulimia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would correlate with anorexia?
A) Frequent weight fluctuations
B) Amenorrhea
C) Swelling of the parotid glands
D) Irregular menses

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Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstrual periods, is a common clinical manifestation in individuals with anorexia as they may have extremely low body weight and may have disrupted hormones as a result. Frequent weight fluctuations, irregular menses, and swelling of the parotid glands are more commonly associated with bulimia.

The Nurse Is Differentiating Between Anorexia and Bulimia