When Taking the Health History from a Patient with Obesity,which

question 11

Multiple Choice

When taking the health history from a patient with obesity,which information obtained by the nurse is most helpful in determining whether the patient will be successful in losing weight?

• A) The patient's BMI is 39 kg/m².
• B) The patient has a history of losing weight successfully in the past.
• C) The patient says,"I am ready to make some changes in my lifestyle."
• D) The patient rides a stationary bicycle.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Modeling

A method used in psychology to learn by observing and imitating others' behaviors, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together; an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus.

Fear Response

The physiological and psychological reaction to perceived threats, activating the body's fight or flight response.