Question

A 19-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa presents with BMI of 15 and bradycardia. She denies suicidal ideation. According to NICE, which factor would most strongly indicate the need for inpatient admission?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia at 40 bpm and hypotension

Answer

Fear of weight gain

Answer

History of depression

Answer

Calorie restriction to 1,500 kcal/day

Answer

Desire to continue university attendance

Practice question

A 19-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa presents with BMI of 15 and bradycardia. She denies suicidal ideation. According to NICE, which factor would most strongly indicate the need for inpatient admission?