Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia often reveals:

Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia often reveals:



a. prominent parotid glands.
b. peripheral edema.
c. thin, brittle hair.
d. 25% underweight.


Answer: A
Prominent parotid glands are associated with repeated vomiting. The other options are signs of anorexia nervosa and not usually seen in bulimia.


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