Which patient is at highest risk for complications of obesity?

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Question 1 of 5

Which patient is at highest risk for complications of obesity?

A. A 30-year-old woman who is 5 ft (151 cm) tall, weighs 140 lb (63.6 kg), and carries weight in her thighs B. A 56-year-old woman with a BMI of 38 kg/m2, a waist measurement of 38 in (96 cm), and a hip measurement of 36 in (91 cm) C. A 42-year-old man with a waist measurement of 36 in (91 cm) and a hip measurement of 36 in (91 cm) who is 5 ft, 6 in (166 cm) tall and weighs 150 lb (68.2 kg) D. A 68-year-old man with a waist measurement of 38 in (96 cm) and a hip measurement of 42 in (76 cm) who is 5 ft, 11 in (179 cm) tall and weighs 200 lb (90.9 kg)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What type of bleeding will a patient with peptic ulcer disease with a slow upper GI source of bleeding have?

A. Melena B. Occult blood C. Coffee-ground emesis D. Profuse bright-red hematemesis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The medications prescribed for the patient with inflammatory bowel disease include cobalamin and iron injections. What is the rationale for using these drugs?

A. Alleviate stress B. Combat infection C. Correct malnutrition D. Improve quality of life

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

How is the most common form of malabsorption syndrome treated?

A. Administration of antibiotics B. Avoidance of milk and milk products C. Supplementation with pancreatic enzymes D. Avoidance of gluten found in wheat, barley, oats, and rye

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is one of the most challenging nursing interventions to promote healing in the patient with viral hepatitis?

A. Providing adequate nutritional intake B. Promoting strict bed rest during the icteric phase C. Providing pain relief without using liver-metabolized drugs D. Providing quiet diversional activities during periods of fatigue

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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