A pregnant 14-year-old client confides having problems with bulimia nervosa. Which nursing observation best supports the client's statement?
A) The client reports dietary cravings for soil and clay.
B) In terms of food variety and quantity, the client's diet is extremely restrictive.
C) Despite being extremely underweight, the client describes herself as being fat.
D) The client is of normal weight for her height and reports binge eating followed by purging.

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Binge eating followed by purging is a hallmark symptom of bulimia nervosa. The other options do not necessarily support this diagnosis.

A Pregnant 14-Year-Old Client Confides Having Problems with Bulimia Nervosa