Exam 16: Weight Management

A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having anorexia nervosa. Which symptoms should the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

A client is on a weight-loss plan developed by the dietitian. Previously, the client had a gastric balloon placed in his stomach. The client also takes in a reduced amount of kilocalories per day, takes 30 to 40 minute walks each day, and keeps a food diary. Which weight-loss treatment options are the client participating in? Select all that apply.

To lose 1 pound per week, one must eat __________ fewer kilocalories per day for 7 days.

A nurse is caring for a morbidly obese client. When planning to transport the client, the nurse states "It will take four of us to move this client." This is an example of a ____________ problem facing someone with high body fat.

A nurse is caring for a client who is trying to lose weight. The client notes that when food is available, he will always eat it. He hates "leaving wasted food on the plate." Which behavioral modification strategy would be most useful?

A nurse is caring for an obese client who has excess weight around their buttocks, hips, and thighs. How should the nurse classify this excess weight?

A nurse is caring for a female client with 12% body fat. Which should the nurse expect in this individual? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a client who has been following the Atkins diet. Which information should the nurse share? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with a BMI of 18.

A nurse is educating an obese client on weight loss. Which of the following statements made by the client indicate teaching has been successful? Select all that apply.

To support weight loss, a client limits all food intake to one place in the home, plans food intake for each day, uses small plates for meals, and views exercise as a means to control hunger. The client is using which categories of behavior modification? Select all that apply.

A client has been prescribed orlistat for use as part of a weight-loss plan. Which is a side effect of this medication?

A client mentions to a nurse that she is following a special diet for weight loss. The diet eliminates all forms of wheat and barley that stimulate the appetite and cause weight gain. The client is:

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed as obese. During conversation, the client tells the nurse that he often cannot stop himself from eating large amounts of chips and ice cream in a single sitting. The client admits feeling ashamed after eating, and often feels uncomfortably full. Which disorder should the nurse suspect?

The female triad is a syndrome that refers to which interrelated components? Select all that apply.

Which are considered behavioral modifications that support weight loss by slowing down one's rate of consumption? Select all that apply.

During assessment, a client mentions to a nurse that he is following a special diet for weight loss. The diet encourages him to restrict his diet to only items that were available to hunters and gatherers, including grass-fed meats and seasonal fruits. The client is:

During screening, a client tells a nurse that she often cannot stop herself from eating large amounts of junk food. The client admits to using laxatives to "clear out her system" after such episodes so that she does not feel overly full. Which disorder should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed as obese. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates that he or she understands the condition?

During assessment, a client notes that he is following a special diet for weight loss. The diet occurs in four phases that help decrease carbohydrate intake, which he believes cause him to gain weight. The client is: