A 16-year-old female is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Excessive weight loss can cause:
A) improved eating habits.
B) chronic hypertension.
C) bulimia nervosa.
D) cardiac failure.

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Excessive weight loss in anorexia nervosa can lead to cardiac failure due to a decrease in heart muscle mass and overall weakening of the heart. Improved eating habits may be a desired outcome, but it is not a direct result of excessive weight loss. Chronic hypertension and bulimia nervosa are not common complications of anorexia nervosa.

A 16-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa