What is an indicator of high risk for acute mortality in anorexia?
a. early age of onset
b. comorbidity with depression
c. gender distinctions, male
d. weight 61% below ideal
D
Weight 61% below ideal (a client weighing less than 40 percent of his or her ideal bodyweight) is an indicator for high risk of mortality among clients who are anorexic. In such cases severe electrolyte imbalances and cardiac rhythm abnormalities are most likely present. Force-feeding may be necessary when clients are unwilling (or due to physical deterioration, unable) to feed themselves.
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