Which Patient Is Most Likely Experiencing Positive Nitrogen Balance

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which patient is most likely experiencing positive nitrogen balance?

• A) Third-degree burns of his legs
• B) In the sixth month of a healthy pregnancy
• C) Resident from a nursing home who has been refusing to eat
• D) Experiencing acute pancreatitis

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where the patient verbalizes thoughts as they occur without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious processes.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the human mind that is beyond awareness, holding thoughts, memories, and desires that are not accessible through conscious thought.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in a psychological context, it could refer to the opposition to change or the treatment process.

Maladaptive Habits

Behaviors or patterns that were initially adaptive but have become counterproductive to one’s well-being.