Accomplishment of Which Expectation Should Be Considered Most Critical Prior

question 15

Multiple Choice

Accomplishment of which expectation should be considered most critical prior to discharging a patient with anorexia nervosa?

• A) Attainment of minimum normal weight
• B) Resumption of normal menstrual cycle
• C) Reduction of periods of active exercise to three times daily
• D) Knowledge of nutritional value of foods required for a balanced diet

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebrum

The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, encompassing areas involved in sensory processing, voluntary movements, learning, memory, and complex cognitive processes.

Corpus Callosum

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between the two sides of the brain.