Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
This statement is correct. Despite the binge-purge cycle, individuals with bulimia nervosa can maintain an average or ideal body weight, making the disorder less noticeable. A is unrelated to bulimia, C oversimplifies diagnostic criteria, and D is inaccurate as diabetes is not a direct risk.