Severe Malnutrition That Develops as a Consequence of Heart Failure $\bullet$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.

• A)CHF
• B)cardiomegaly
• C)cardiac cachexia
• D)tachycardia
• Use the following case study to answer questions 40-45.
• Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL.
• Mrs)Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake:
• \(\bullet\)Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk
• \(\bullet\)Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
• \(\bullet\)Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk
• \(\bullet\)Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
• \(\bullet\)Snack: Ice cream

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