Which of These Patient Observations Is the Most Reliable Indicator

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these patient observations is the most reliable indicator that a patient has the correct understanding of the functions of the stomach? "My stomach is useful for

• A)beginning the process of absorption of nutrients."
• B)turning food into liquid so it can be digested."
• C)beginning the digestion of carbohydrates."
• D)for secreting sulfuric acid."

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Definitions:

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.

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A psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality, and psychoanalytic social theory, emphasizing cultural and social factors.

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The unique set of consistent behavioral and emotional traits, patterns, and characteristics that define an individual.

Karen Horney

A pioneer in psychoanalytic theory who emphasized the role of social relationships in the development of personality and introduced the concept of neurotic needs.