Asked by Krista Schmidt on Jul 03, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has a body mass index (BMI) of 14.8 kg/m². Which assessment finding is most likely to accompany this value?
A) Cachexia
B) Leukocytosis
C) Hyperthermia
D) Hypertension
Cachexia
A complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness, characterized by severe body weight, muscle, and fat loss.
Body Mass Index
A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
- Discern and appreciate the indicators and resultant issues of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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William HoffmanJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The BMI value indicates extreme malnutrition. Cachexia is a hallmark of this problem. The patient would be expected to have leukopenia rather than leukocytosis. Hypothermia and hypotension are likely assessment findings.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and appreciate the indicators and resultant issues of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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