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NClaborn

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Your patient is reported to be cachexic. Which of the following physical findings would support this statement?
 
  a. The patient's belly is swollen.
  b. The patient has facial edema.
  c. The patient's ribs protrude.
  d. The patient's hair falls out easily.

Question 2

What changes in lung function are associated with malnutrition?
 
  a. Reduced VC
  b. Increased TLC
  c. Increased RV
  d. Decreased FRC


Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patients with persistent malnutrition will often appear very thin to the point that their ribs and bony structures of the chest are very visible. The patient is said to be cachexic in such cases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Weakness of the diaphragm and other muscles of inspiration can lead to a reduced vital capacity and peak inspiratory pressures.


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