Which of the Following Helps to Explain the Increase in the Incidence

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps to explain the increase in the incidence of anorexia and bulimia over the past 30 years?

• A) Pharmaceutical companies have expanded their marketing of laxatives and diuretics.
• B) There has been a decrease in the weight of both beauty pageant contestants and Playboy centrefolds.
• C) There have been concurrent increases in the rate of depression.
• D) There has been an increase in weight loss programs and fad diets.

---

Definitions:

Legal Documentation

Official documents and records that pertain to legal matters, transactions, or proceedings.

Reimbursement

Refers to the process of being repaid or compensated for expenses incurred, typically in healthcare contexts.

Nursing Process

A systematic method used by nurses to plan and provide individualized patient care, involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Nursing Intensity

Describes the level of care and attention required by a patient from nursing staff, factoring in the complexity and frequency of nursing interventions.