The Nurse Learns That a Person Has Severely Restricted Her

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse learns that a person has severely restricted her protein intake because she 'didn't want to gain any weight.' What is this person at risk of developing?

• A)Metabolic acidosis
• B)Anaerobic metabolism
• C)Impaired anabolic processes
• D)Extreme weight gain

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Goal Responses

Reactions that occur in anticipation of a future reward or outcome, often seen in goal-directed behavior.

Motivates Behavior

Drives or urges that prompt individuals to act in certain ways to achieve specific outcomes.

Anticipatory Goal Response

Stimuli associated with reward produce a conditioned arousal response, which motivates an approach to the reward.

Internal State

The condition or situation within an organism or object, often referring to physiological or emotional states not visible externally.