TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:

B Scrambled eggs D 1 12-oz can tomato soup

Bacon 1 slice meat loaf

Grits 20 oz lemonade

16 oz orange juice

Banana

L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread

Potato salad

1 12-oz can of clam chowder

20 oz water

-TR is at risk for developing which condition?

Question

TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:
B Scrambled eggs	D 1 12-oz can tomato soup
Bacon	1 slice meat loaf
Grits	20 oz lemonade
16 oz orange juice
Banana
L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread
Potato salad
1 12-oz can of clam chowder
20 oz water

-TR is at risk for developing which condition?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

TR is at risk for developing cardiac cachexia due to his history of heart failure and poor nutritional intake. TR's history of uncontrolled hypertension and lack of adequate nutrition puts him at risk for developing cardiac cachexia, which is a condition where muscle wasting and weight loss occur in patients with heart failure. The provided diet lacks sufficient protein and nutrients, which can contribute to muscle wasting.