A morbidly obese client is receiving care and the nurse suspects that his unhealthy body mass index is largely attributable to binge-eating disorder (BED). Which of the following statements would corroborate the nurse's suspicion?
A) "I go through these alternating periods of starving myself and then eating way too much."
B) "From time to time, I'll eat nearly the entire fridge and then feel so guilty afterward."
C) "When I think about it, I guess I usually eat five or six meals every day."
D) "When I'm feeling anxious or depressed, I find that eating makes me feel a bit better."
Ans: B
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Characteristics of BED include recurrent eating binges; guilt, shame, and disquiet about binging; and marked psychological distress. Periodic starving, consistently frequent meals, and "solace eating" are not central characteristics of BED.
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