1430 PrepU Nutrition Quiz

A client with obesity is prescribed orlistat for weight loss. The client asks the nurse, "I understand the medication prevents digestion of fat, but what happens if I eat fat?" What is the nurse's best response?

"The fat is passed in your stools."

The nurse is teaching child safety and nutrition to a group of parents at a public health clinic. In answer to a question about childhood obesity, the nurse talks about the causes of school-age children being overweight. The nurse should include which of the following? Choose all that apply.

-Genetic and health factors -Consuming too much fiber and calcium -Lack of adequate, appropriate exercise -Diets that are high in saturated fats

What statement best describes a client with severe or extreme obesity?

A BMI >40 kg/m2

Which consultation or referral by the nurse is most appropriate for a client who is obese and demonstrates poor wound healing?

Nutritional consult

A 45-year-old obese man arrives in a clinic reporting daytime sleepiness, difficulty going to sleep at night, and snoring. The nurse should recognize the manifestations of what health problem

Obstructive sleep apnea

A client with obesity reports pain in the joints. Which musculoskeletal condition related to obesity does the nurse suspect the client has?

Osteoarthritis

Which of the following is a leading health indicator to be used to measure the health of the nation?

Overweight and obesity

Upon assessment, the nurse determines the client has a body mass index (BMI) of 45. This finding indicates the client is:

extremely obese.

Understanding the definition of eating disorders is important in communicating facts while managing these conditions. Which is not an eating disorder?

obesity

A nurse cares for clients with obesity. Which clinical measurements use quantified measurements to diagnose obesity? Select all that apply.

weight waist circumference BMI