A Therapist Works in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting and Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A therapist works in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and is involved in the care of a patient with stroke.This therapist's work is best classified as an example of:

• A)Primary prevention.
• B)Secondary prevention.
• C)Tertiary prevention.
• D)Health education.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy to maintain basic life functions, such as breathing and circulation.

Dietary Restriction

Limitations on the amount and type of food ingested for reasons such as health, religious beliefs, or ethical choices.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes fat storage.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to restricted eating and severe weight loss.