Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1926 of 2368
A client with a normal body weight has swollen salivary glands, scars on the knuckles, and worn tooth enamel. Which eating disorder does the nurse suspect?
- Bulimia nervosa
- Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
- Binge eating disorder
- Oppositional defiant disorder
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Correct answer: Bulimia nervosa
Parotid swelling, calluses or scars on the hand from self-induced vomiting, and tooth erosion suggest bulimia nervosa.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Assessment of Eating Disorders (Recognizing Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026