Question

People with anorexia nervosa are often treated in a hospital because
A. their weight loss is extreme
B. they have a chemical imbalance
C. they have generalized anxiety

Answer 1

A. their weight loss is extreme

Explanation: Anorexia can cause severe malnutrition, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, cardiac and organ dysfunction — medical risks that require inpatient stabilization and monitoring. While biological factors and anxiety can be involved, the immediate reason for hospitalization is the dangerous physical consequences of extreme weight loss.