Asked by Marco Tulio Canjura-Martinez on May 05, 2024
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Mrs.Oliver,55 years old,is booked for a vaginal hysterectomy.She is 165 cm tall and weighs 120 kg.She has recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection and has diabetes mellitus for which she takes Humulin N insulin at bedtime.Which of the following factors increases her surgical risk?
A) Her age
B) Her BMI
C) Malnutrition
D) Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Diabetes Mellitus
A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin.
BMI
Body Mass Index, a numerical computation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
Upper Respiratory Infection
An infection that affects the nasal passages, throat, and airways, commonly caused by viruses.
- Appreciate the function of laboratory assessments in appraising the health and nutritional state of individuals undergoing surgical procedures.
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Letta SimonMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Her BMI significantly increases her surgical risk due to the associated complications of obesity, such as increased risk of wound infection, thromboembolism, and anesthesia-related complications.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the function of laboratory assessments in appraising the health and nutritional state of individuals undergoing surgical procedures.