Which Finding Indicates That a Patient Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which finding indicates that a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has met a major objective of psychotherapeutic management?

• A) The patient's residual volume is less than 30 mL before tube feedings.
• B) The patient says, "I am no longer fearful of gaining weight."
• C) The patient reads cookbooks and plans nutritious meals.
• D) The patient weighs 90% of average body weight.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The brain's outermost layer responsible for higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Facial Muscle Movements

Contractions and relaxations of muscles in the face, responsible for creating facial expressions.

Frontal

Pertaining to the front part of the brain, involved in decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.