Physical assessment of a patient with bulimia often reveals:
a. prominent parotid glands.
b. peripheral edema.
c. thin, brittle hair.
d. amenorrhea.
ANS: A
Prominent parotid glands are associated with repeated vomiting. The other options are signs of anorexia nervosa and are not usually observed in bulimia.
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