Differentiate Between a Patient Day and an Adjusted Patient Day

question 9

Essay

Differentiate between a patient day and an adjusted patient day.

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Definitions:

Uncontrollable Overeating

a compulsive urge to eat large amounts of food, often quickly, regardless of hunger levels or physical needs.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Anorexia

A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Bradycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.