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A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with a Left

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A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left femur fracture. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?


Definitions:

Starve Themselves

The act of deliberately depriving oneself of food for extended periods, often associated with eating disorders or fasting practices.

Hypothalamus

A critical brain region involved in regulating physiological processes, including temperature, thirst, hunger, and emotional responses.

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in regulating consciousness and sleep.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that plays important roles in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

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