Refinements in the Usual Methods of Measurement and Interpretation of Growth

question 37

Multiple Choice

Refinements in the usual methods of measurement and interpretation of growth are needed in conditions known to influence growth and development.These include:

• A)using specialized growth charts for specific diagnoses.
• B)using indicators of body composition,such as body fat measures.
• C)special attention to indicators of brain growth,such as measuring head circumference.
• D)looking for biochemical indicators of tissue stores of nutrients.
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A form of anxiety characterized by a preoccupation with fears of having a serious medical condition.

Physical Illness

A condition impacting the body, its structures, or functions, often leading to symptoms or distress.

La Belle Indifference

A term used to describe a curious lack of concern by patients towards their symptoms, typically seen in conversion disorder.

Inexplicably Paralyzed

A condition where an individual experiences sudden paralysis without a clearly identifiable medical cause, often associated with psychological factors.