How Long, on Average, Does It Take for a Healthy

question 41

Multiple Choice

How long, on average, does it take for a healthy patient to progress to protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) ?

• A) 48 hours
• B) 1 week
• C) 2 weeks
• D) 4 weeks
• E) 8 weeks

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Definitions:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment, focusing on building skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Psychodynamic Approach

Focuses on understanding human behavior by analyzing the inner conflicts that arise from childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills to manage emotional distress and improve interpersonal relationships, often used for treating borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Marsha Linehan

A psychologist who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), primarily aimed at treating borderline personality disorder and other conditions.