The Patient Complains of a Metallic Taste and Loss of Appetite.The

question 8

Multiple Choice

The patient complains of a metallic taste and loss of appetite.The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed what problem?

• A) Glycosuria
• B) Proteinuria
• C) Myoglobin
• D) Uremia

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Definitions:

Compulsion

An uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

Psychogenic Paralysis

A loss of motor function without a physiological cause, arising from psychological factors.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanied by physical symptoms.