Which assessment findings support a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa? Select all that apply
a. Loose watery stool
b. Red rash on extremities
c. Blood pressure of 88/58
d. A potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L
e. Reports of mild muscle cramping
ANS: A, C, D, E
A red rash on the extremities is not a characteristic of bulimia. All other options can be relat-ed to the disorder.
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