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Which of the following indications for hospitalization is the most appropriate for patients with eating disorders?

A

when body weight is less than 90% of expected

B

when body weight is less than 75% of expected

C

when electrolyte disturbances occur

D

when body weight is less than 60% of expected

High-Yield Explanation

Hospitalization should be considered when the body weight dips below 75% of the expected. The goal is to achieve a weight of 90% of that expected. Vomiting is more characteristic of bulimia than anorexia nervosa (AN).

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