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