Which of the Following Is True of the Success Rate

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the success rate of therapy for anorexia nervosa?

• A) Some 22 percent of treated patients show a good recovery at a 5-year follow-up.
• B) Many anorexics suffer from binging.
• C) At a 20-year follow-up, some 75 percent of treated anorexic patients had died.
• D) Anorexic patients experience low rates of relapse.
• E) The treatment success rate has not improved in 50 years.

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Definitions:

Preoperative Assessment

An evaluation process conducted before surgical procedures to determine a patient's readiness and to minimize risks.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

Nutritional Status

An assessment of an individual's health as reflected by diet and body nutrient levels, influencing growth, maintenance, and repair.

Surgical Consent

Formal permission granted by a patient or caregiver for a surgical procedure, after understanding the risks and benefits.