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

question 43

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 is TS's % UBW?

• A)99%
• B)90.4%
• C)104.5%
• D)89.6%

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