Read the Following Health Record Excerpt

question 14

Multiple Choice

Read the following health record excerpt. Emergency Department Course:
Miss Sweet arrived in the ED lethargic but responsive.Given her history and vomiting, we were concerned about diabetic ketoacidosis.The patient's finger stick blood sugar test result of 320 confirmed hyperglycemia, and a urinalysis revealed both glucosuria and ketonuria.An IV was started and labs were sent.Chemistry profile showed hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and acidemia.The pediatric intensive care team was contacted for transfer to the PICU.
Disposition: Transfer to PICU.
According to this excerpt, when Miss Sweet arrived at the ED, she was:

• A)A&O x3.
• B)did not look very sick and was able to answer questions and interact with health care professionals.
• C)did not look very sick but acted very sick.
• D)looked sick and was unable to answer questions or interact with health care professionals.
• E)looked sick but was alert.

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Definitions:

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder is a psychological condition marked by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, coupled with a sense of loss of control during the binge.

Overweight

A condition characterized by an individual's body weight being higher than what is considered healthy for a given height.

High-Calorie Foods

Foods that are dense in calories, often containing high levels of fat and sugar, and contributing to weight gain.

Hilde Bruch

A German-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst best known for her pioneering work in the study of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and obesity.