A Client Who Has Recently Lost the 34 Kilograms Recommended

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client who has recently lost the 34 kilograms recommended by his doctor continues to dress in loose, baggy clothing and frequently refers to himself as "fat". The nurse interprets this finding as most likely indicating which of the following?

• A) Fear of success.
• B) Role confusion.
• C) Lack of education.
• D) Body image disturbance.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

Muscular tissue attached to bones, primarily responsible for voluntary movements and maintaining posture.

Visceral Smooth Muscle

Visceral smooth muscle is the type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs, responsible for involuntary movements such as digestion and blood vessel constriction.

Amygdala

Nucleus in the temporal lobe of the brain, amygdaloid nucleus; also called amygdaloid nuclear complex.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.