Asked by Santiago Talamantes on Jun 03, 2024
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Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets a criterion for hospitalization?
A) Urine output: 40 ml/hr
B) Pulse rate: 58 beats/min
C) Serum potassium: 3.4 mEq/L
D) Systolic blood pressure: 62 mm Hg
Systolic Blood Pressure
The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, noted as the higher number in a blood pressure reading.
- Understand the protocols for allocating priority to patients displaying critical symptoms of eating disorders.
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Catherine EverettJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Systolic blood pressure less than 70 mm Hg is an indicator for inpatient care. Many people without eating disorders have bradycardia (pulse less than 60 beats/min). Urine output should be more than 30 ml/hr. A potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L is within the normal range.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the protocols for allocating priority to patients displaying critical symptoms of eating disorders.
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