A 33-year-old patient states, "I eat anything I want and just have a laxative for dessert!" The nurse realizes that this patient is exhibiting which behavior?
1. bulimia
2. anorexia
3. effective weight control
4. distorted body image
Correct Answer: 1
In bulimia and after binge eating, the patient may induce vomiting or take excessive quantities of laxatives or diuretics. Anorexic behaviors involve avoidance of eating. Laxative use is not a healthful means to control body weight. There is no discussion of the patient's perceived body image.
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