What is an indicator of high risk for acute mortality in ...

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What is an indicator of high risk for acute mortality in anorexia?
 
  a. early age of onset
  b. comorbidity with depression
  c. gender distinctions, male
  d. weight 61 below ideal

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment of a 79-year-old woman who has come to the clinic for evaluation. When performing this assessment, which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Dim any lights that appear too bright.
  B) Face the patient from the side.
  C) Use short, simple sentences.
  D) Focus on one topic at a time.
  E) Speak slowly in a shouting tone.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Weight 61 below ideal (a client weighing less than 40 percent of his or her ideal bodyweight) is an indicator for high risk of mortality among clients who are anorexic. In such cases severe electrolyte imbalances and cardiac rhythm abnormalities are most likely present. Force-feeding may be necessary when clients are unwilling (or due to physical deterioration, unable) to feed themselves.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D

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[peter]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it