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The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Answer Choices:

A. Electrolyte imbalances ✓ Correct Answer

B. Suicide

C. Diabetes

D. Dehydration

E. Loss of critical muscle mass

Correct Answer:

Electrolyte imbalances

Rationale:

⚡Electrolyte imbalances, especially low potassium, are a major cause of cardiac arrest in anorexia.

🧠Suicidal behavior is common due to the psychological burden of the illness.

🚱Dehydration contributes to kidney failure and worsens cardiac risk.

💪Loss of critical muscle mass compromises respiratory and cardiac muscles, increasing mortality.

📌Core Message

Anorexia carries a high mortality risk due to electrolyte imbalance, suicide, and organ failure.

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Category: LPN Nursing Exams
Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
Domain: Mental Health (LPN ati)
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The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents regarding identifying behavioral indicators of depression. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A client continually reports physical symptoms in the absence of objective clinical findings. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?

The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. What is the nurse's priority action?

Depression in adolescence usually is related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

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