A 31-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Office for a Yearly

question 188

Multiple Choice

A 31-year-old woman comes to the office for a yearly checkup.  The patient has no medical conditions but expresses dissatisfaction with her appearance and wishes she could lose weight more easily.  She reports occasional constipation and fatigue.  The patient exercises daily and drinks 1 or 2 glasses of wine 2-3 times a week when socializing with friends.  Weight is 58.1 kg (128 lb) and height is 157.5 cm (5 ft 2 in) .  BMI is 23.4 kg/m².  Routine laboratory evaluation shows a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.  Physical examination is most likely to show which of the following abnormalities?

• A)Bradycardia
• B)Diaphoresis
• C)Goiter
• D)Hypertension
• E)Lanugo
• F)Malar rash
• G)Parotid gland enlargement

Explain the organizational communication structure, including formal and informal channels.

Describe the principles and applications of effective communication strategies within organizations.

Analyze the barriers to effective communication and strategies to overcome them.

Recognize the importance of channel richness in communication and the factors influencing the choice of communication channels.

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Definitions:

Glocal

Emphasizes the merging of global and local dimensions in cultural, economic, and social phenomena, suggesting that global forces are received and reinterpreted within local contexts.

Ulrich Beck

A sociologist known for introducing the concept of "risk society," where modernity is marked by the presence of new insecurities and risks.

Benjamin Barber

An American political theorist known for his work on democracy and civic engagement.

Anthony Giddens

A prominent British sociologist known for his theory of structuration and his work on the understanding of modern societies.