A Middle-Aged Female Client Is Upset About Not Losing Weight

A middle-aged female client is upset about not losing weight despite being active with household chores throughout the day. Which response should the nurse make to this client?

A) "As people age they tend to naturally gain weight."
B) "In order to lose weight you must increase physical exercise and reduce calories."
C) "Doing housework only utilizes about 3 calorie/min compared with 6.1 calories/min walking."
D) "Doing housework uses the same amount of calories/min as swimming, so it is a good way to lose weight."

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