A 35-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office Due to a One-Month

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old man comes to the office due to a one-month history of weight gain and facial edema.  The facial edema resolves at the end of the day, but ankle edema develops.  Temperature is 37.2 C (99 F) , blood pressure is 138/76 mm Hg, pulse is 80/min, and respirations are 16/min.  Examination shows 2+ ankle edema.  Laboratory studies show: Urinalysis:
This patient is most likely at risk for developing which of the following?

• A)Rupture of brain aneurysm
• B)Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• C)Hypercoagulability
• D)Pulmonary hemorrhage
• E)Gallstone pancreatitis

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Definitions:

Well-Being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, encompassing both physical and mental health and general life satisfaction.

Dieting Behavior

The intentional control or regulation of food intake to achieve or maintain a desired weight.

Weight Problems

Issues related to being over or underweight, affecting one's health or well-being.

Counterproductive

Activities or behaviors that hinder the achievement of goals or the functioning of systems or processes.