The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from: (Select all that apply.)
a. Dehydration
b. Loss of critical muscle mass
c. Diabetes
d. Electrolyte imbalances
e. Suicide
A, B, D, E
The mortality rate for anorexia due to complications of starvation, cardiac arrest, or suicide is approximately 5% per decade of follow-up. Death usually results from dehydration, loss of critical muscle mass, electrolyte imbalances, or suicide, because often clients are not seen by health professionals until the disorder has resulted in some physical problems.
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