The nurse is doing client teaching with a newly diagnosed bulimic client who asks what causes bulimia. What would be the best response?
A) "Bulimia is usually diagnosed in people who have increased concern about their weight and size."
B) "Bulimia is usually diagnosed in people who were dieting at a very young age."
C) "Bulimia is a disease of unknown cause."
D) "Bulimia is a disease that is caused by negative self-evaluation."
C
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There are numerous psychological, physical, social, and cultural risk factors identified that can lead to BN; however, it is not known how or why these factors interact to cause eating disorders.
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