The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. the client is being treated for a serum potassium concentration of 2.9 meq/l (2.9 mmol/l). which statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching/

"I can use laxatives and enemas but only once a week."

Patients with bulimia will show this behavior.

Binge eating is followed by compensatory behaviors: self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, and/or fasting.

because health skills are tools and strategies and also practical skills are also something you need to learn (like tools and strategies) and put it in reality.