Case Study TS Is an 80 Yo F Admitted to the Hospital

question 45

Multiple Choice

Case Study
TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach.
HT: 5'1"       WT: 104#      UBW: 115#
-What % weight loss has TS experienced?

• A)9.6%
• B)5.7%
• C)10.6%
• D)8.9%

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