Exam 20: Weight Management

A recently widowed client has lost 20 lbs. over the last few months. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing the client about this weight loss?

The mother of an adolescent is upset and criticizes the client's lack of self-control. What should the nurse include when responding to the mother?

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with an eating disorder. Which findings indicates that the client is experiencing bulimia nervosa? (Select all that apply.)

A middle-aged female client with a BMI of 29 and a history of hypertension and coronary heart disease reports binging on fast food when experiencing stress. What should the nurse include when counseling this client?

The nurse prepares an educational seminar about eating disorders for a community group. Which should the nurse emphasize as a common risk factor for the development of eating disorders among adolescents?

A client reports giving upon on a weight loss plan because of feeling hungry all of the time. Which substitution should the nurse suggest for this client?

A client asks for a diet to lose 80 lbs. How should the nurse respond to this request?

A client reports being on a popcorn diet to lose weight. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?

A client who had a biliopancreatic diversion about one year ago demonstrates an attitude change. After learning that the client stopped taking prescribed vitamin and mineral supplements, which problem should the nurse suspect that this client is experiencing?

The nurse prepares to assess a client recovering from metabolic surgery. For which reason should this client's bone mineral density be closely monitored?

The nurse plans care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which should the nurse identify as a focus for this client?

A client with a BMI of 33 is experiencing increasing fatigue which is attributed to a sedentary job and lifestyle. Which question should the nurse ask when beginning to assess this client and current body weight?

An older client with a BMI of 33 has hypertension and hyperlipidemia. What should the nurse emphasize when discussing this client's weight and health problems?

An adolescent client is losing weight and is following a vegetarian eating plan. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?

A client being treated for several health problems is gaining weight. For which health problems might prescribed medications be causing this client's increase in body weight? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse prepares teaching for a client recovering from metabolic surgery. The nurse should encourage the client to continue to take vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid the development of which health problems?