A 16-year-old client reports a weight loss of 20% of her previous weight. She has a history of food binges followed by self-induced vomiting (purging).
The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of:
A . Anorexia nervosa
B . Anorexia hysteria
C . Bulimia
D . Conversion reaction
Answer: C
Explanation:
(A) Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation.
(B) Anorexia hysteria is not a known disease or disorder.
(C) Bulimia is characterized by food binges and self-induced vomiting.
(D) Conversion reaction is a defense mechanism.