Case Study
TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach.
HT: 5'1" WT: 104# UBW: 115#
-What % weight loss has TS experienced?

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Case Study
TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach.
HT: 5'1"       WT: 104#      UBW: 115#
-What % weight loss has TS experienced?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the % weight loss, we use the formula: 
% weight loss = ((UBW-actual weight)/UBW) x 100 
% weight loss = ((115 - 104)/115) x 100 
% weight loss = (11/115) x 100 
% weight loss = 9.6% 
Therefore, TS has experienced a 9.6% weight loss. To calculate the % weight loss, we use the following formula:

% weight loss = ((UBW-actual weight)/UBW) x 100%

% weight loss = ((115-104)/115) x 100% = 9.6%

Therefore, TS has experienced a 9.6% weight loss.

Case Study TS Is an 80 Yo F Admitted to the Hospital