The Nurse Uses a Chart to Show an Obese Patient

question 11

Short Answer

The nurse uses a chart to show an obese patient who is trying to lose weight by counting calories that each gram of carbohydrate supplies_____ calories.

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Definitions:

Normal Variation

The range of differences in behavior, trait expressions, or physical characteristics present in a population without indicating a disorder.

Abnormal Variation

A deviation from the common or expected pattern, often used in the context of psychological or physiological conditions that differ significantly from the norm.

Pathological Personality

Personality types or traits that are maladaptive, causing significant impairment or distress to the individual.

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.