A patient with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. The patient presents with severe malnutrition and evidence of organ dysfunction. Labs are drawn and continuous intravenous (IV) fluids are initiated.
-The RN is familiar with ATP production in bacterial and eukaryotic cells.How many ATP per glucose molecule would aerobic respiration yield in the patient's cells?

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In eukaryotic cells, aerobic respiration yields a net of 36 ATP per glucose molecule. However, it is important to note that in a patient with severe malnutrition and organ dysfunction, ATP production may be impaired and the exact yield may be unpredictable.

A Patient with Anorexia Nervosa Is Admitted to the Hospital