A Patient with Anorexia Nervosa Has Been Undergoing Treatment in the Hospital

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with anorexia nervosa has been undergoing treatment in the hospital for several months now. She has made excellent progress and is preparing to leave the hospital. The Registered Dietitian working with her would likely counsel her to:

• A)avoid high fat dairy products.
• B)avoid eating out at restaurants.
• C)carefully measure her portion sizes.
• D)develop dietary strategies for dealing with the holidays.

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group by having members write down their ideas and then collectively discussing and ranking them.

Delphi Technique

A method used to gather data and achieve consensus among experts through multiple rounds of questioning and feedback.

Rational Decision-Making Technique

A systematic approach to make decisions that are logical and based on available information, without letting emotions interfere.

Punctuated Equilibrium Model

A theory in evolutionary biology that posits that species experience long periods of stability interrupted by brief phases of significant change.