An adolescent is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of this disorder?
A) High blood pressure
B) Bradycardia
C) Hypercalemia
D) Mental illness
B
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Life-threatening complications of anorexia nervosa include lowered blood pressure, bradycardia, hypokalemia (low potassium), and congestive heart failure. Death may occur.
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