A significant physical finding in females with anorexia is:
A. An irregular menstrual cycle or amenorrhea
B. Hair loss
C. Ascites
D. Esophageal tear
ANS: A
While the restricting pattern is more common in anorexia, binge-purge behaviour may also exist. Although purging may follow a binge episode, purging may also be used even after the consumption of small amounts of food. A significant physical finding in anorexia is an irregular menstrual cycle or amenorrhea. Questions used to screen for anorexia are listed in Box 17.14.
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