Friends bring a 23-year-old woman to the emergency department after she fell down a flight of stairs at a party. The nurse notes that the patient has very little muscle mass or fat stores on her body
What syndrome should the nurse suspect the patient has?
A) Ascites
B) Cachexia
C) Dehydration
D) Anorexia
B
You might also like to view...
Leads V4R, V5R, and V6R are used to view the posterior wall of the left ventricle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In an ICU, you would _________ the dosage of some medications based on patient response
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 15-year-old primipara at 8 weeks' gestation who is 64 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds asks why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery." 2. "It's what your certified nurse–midwife recommended for you." 3. "Weight gain is important to assure that you get enough vitamins." 4. "Gaining 25 to 35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth."
When the hospital staff collects data on a patient who is being admitted for services, the process is called
A. health information management b. MSP c. registration D. precertification