Which physical sign would you expect in a client with Bulimia Nervosa?
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Correct answer: Enlarged parotid glands and knuckle calluses (Russell's sign)
Bulimia typically involves binge-eating followed by purging; physical findings often include swollen parotid glands and knuckle calluses from induced vomiting.
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