The school nurse suspects that a high-school student may have anorexia nervosa. Which one of the following characterizes this eating disorder?
a. A lack of control over eating behaviour
b. Self-imposed starvation
c. Binge eating
d. Vigorous exercise
B
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-imposed starvation.
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by a lack of control over eating behaviour.
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge eating.
Clients with bulimia may vigorously exercise to prevent weight gain.
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