If an individual says they have a desire for dessert after they have eaten a meal they are describing their
a. thirst.
b. satiety.
c. hunger.
d. appetite.
D
Desire for food is appetite. Physiological need for food is experienced as hunger. Satiety de-scribes a lack of desire for more food, often accompanied by a feeling of fullness. Thirst de-scribes a desire for fluid.
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a. use a strict tone of voice to enforce limit setting b. avoid giving the client any choices in matters c. employ a teaching manner to provide information d. maintain a nonemotional and matter-of-fact manner
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