Explain why people may not recognize mild dehydration and ...

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Explain why people may not recognize mild dehydration and attribute its signs and symptoms to other conditions.

Question 2

Successful treatment for a young woman with anorexia nervosa at 80 of ideal body weight includes:
 a. separation from her family for intense therapy.
 b. forced feeding through a feeding tube to quickly replace deficient nutrients.
 c. cognitive behavioral therapy, family counseling, and expert nutrition guidance.
 d. encouraging rapid weight gain to increase muscle mass.
 e. treatment that focuses only on the psychological processes driving the disordered behavior.

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Answer to Question 1

Dehydration's effects may resemble those of other conditions (see Table 8-1). For example, dehydration can cause fatigue or a feeling of weakness. People may assume that they have anemia or that they need more carbohydrates in their diet. If they are chronically dehydrated, they may not realize that they would have more strength and energy if they drank more water.

Answer to Question 2

c