Your patient with anorexia nervosa is in the bathroom running in place at a rapid rate. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
A.
She recently ate and wants to work off the calories to avoid gaining weight.
B.
She wants her heart rate increased so you will think she is having heart problems.
C.
She is a regular exerciser for good health.
D.
She is depressed and hopes this will make her feel more alert.
ANS: A
Excessive exercise is a common behavior used by anorexics to purge calories after eating.
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