Asked by Vedant Sinkar on May 15, 2024
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One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit. Which patient should be admitted? The patient whose weight dropped from:
A) 150 to 100 pounds over a 4-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 35.9° C; pulse, 38 beats/min; blood pressure, 60/40 mm Hg.
B) 120 to 90 pounds over a 3-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 36° C; pulse, 50 beats/min; blood pressure, 70/50 mm Hg.
C) 110 to 70 pounds over a 4-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 36.5° C; pulse, 60 beats/min; blood pressure, 80/66 mm Hg.
D) 90 to 78 pounds over a 5-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 36.7° C; pulse, 62 beats/min; blood pressure, 74/48 mm Hg.
Vital Signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.
Blood Pressure
The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, essential in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular health.
- Identify and perceive the warning signs and complications arising from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Know the guidelines for prioritizing care for patients with severe symptoms of eating disorders.
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Komal PaddaMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Physical criteria for hospitalization include weight loss of more than 30% of body weight within 6 months, temperature below 36° C (hypothermia), heart rate less than 40 beats/min, and systolic blood pressure less than 70 mm Hg.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and perceive the warning signs and complications arising from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Know the guidelines for prioritizing care for patients with severe symptoms of eating disorders.
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