The nurse is differentiating between anorexia and bulimia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would correlate with anorexia?
A) Frequent weight fluctuations
B) Amenorrhea
C) Swelling of the parotid glands
D) Irregular menses
B
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Clients diagnosed with anorexia may have amenorrhea. Clients with bulimia nervosa exhibit weight fluctuations, swelling of the parotid glands, and irregular menses.
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