The History Begins with an Open-Ended Question About Your Patient's

question 31

Multiple Choice

The history begins with an open-ended question about your patient's:

• A) general health.
• B) chief complaint.
• C) severity of symptoms.
• D) past medical history.

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Definitions:

Metabolism Rate

The rate at which an individual's body converts food into energy, affecting how quickly or slowly they burn calories and hence influencing weight gain or loss.

Hyperinsulinemia

A condition characterized by excess levels of insulin circulating in the blood relative to glucose levels, often a precursor to diabetes.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.

Lean Body Mass

The mass of the body minus the fat content; it includes muscles, bones, organs, and water.