How do assessment findings in individuals with bulimia and anorexia differ?
a. Persons with bulimia tend to have lower body weights than those with anorexia.
b. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is more common in anorexia than in bulimia.
c. Hormonal imbalance is more common in bulimia than in anorexia.
d. Anorexia tends to begin at an earlier age than bulimia.
D
Anorexia tends to begin at an earlier age than bulimia. The other options are incorrect.
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