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You have just admitted a 16-year-old female with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to the hospital for treatment. Which of the following characteristics is this patient most likely to exhibit?

A. Dental caries

B. Electrolyte disturbances

C. High academic achievement

D. Membership in a low socioeconomic group

E. Swelling of parotid and salivary glands

i think its A.correct me if i am wrong.

why A?

low immunity.

A, patients with anorexia nervosa frequently induce vomitting and this repeatedly exposes the teeth and gum to the acidic contents of the stomach. this predisposes them to dental erosion and dental carries

thanks....... mental for the nice explanation.

A) they often vomit watever they eat (Gag reflex with their fingers). The acid from stomac

thanks mental i did not refesh my screen.

mental, your explanation fits the choice of bulimia

how about electrolytes disturbances