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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 60 : Care of Patients with Malnutrition: Undernutrition and Obesity Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse about losing weight and regaining it multiple times. Besides eating and exercising habits, what should the nurse assess as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychosocial influences, such as stress, emotional eating, or social pressures, can significantly impact weight management and should be assessed as a priority to provide holistic care. Economic ability, food allergies, and reasons for weight loss are important but secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A client is discussing weight loss medications with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: There are three drugs available by prescription for weight loss, including orlistat (Xenical). The other statements are incorrect as over-the-counter options are limited, and prescription medications can be effective.
Question 3 of 5
A client just returned to the surgical unit after bariatric surgery. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway is always the priority, especially in bariatric clients who may have short, thick necks that complicate airway management. The other actions are appropriate but secondary to ensuring a patent airway.
Question 4 of 5
A morbidly obese client is admitted to a community hospital that does not typically care for bariatric-sized clients. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Many hospitals that see bariatric-sized clients have appropriate equipment for this population. Ensuring the availability of proper equipment is critical for patient and staff safety. The other options are relevant but not the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A client is in the bariatric clinic 1 month after having gastric bypass surgery. The client is crying and says,'I didn't know it would be this hard to live like this.' What response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should assess this client's coping styles and support systems to provide holistic care. The other options do not adequately address the client's emotional distress.