An overweight patient tells the nurse, "Every Monday at work we have bagels. I can't stop myself! Sometimes I eat two!" The nurse realizes that this patient is describing which of the following?

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The patient is describing appetite stimulation by external cues, specifically the presence of bagels at work on Mondays. This external cue is triggering the patient's desire to eat, which is overriding their internal hunger and fullness cues. This is a common issue for people who struggle with overeating and can be addressed through strategies such as mindful eating and avoiding external triggers.

An Overweight Patient Tells the Nurse, "Every Monday at Work