The Wasting That Occurs in Some Cancer Clients Is Attributed

question 12

Multiple Choice

The wasting that occurs in some cancer clients is attributed to:

• A) Alteration in the body's metabolism produced by the tumor
• B) Poor appetite and taste changes
• C) Inability to absorb nutrients due to intestinal pressure
• D) The treatments given

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Definitions:

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, interpret, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms one's existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing, dysfunctional, or deviant from cultural norms.

Loneliness

A complex and often painful emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.