RN HESI Pharmacology

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A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication? Which ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?

A. Depression screening. B. Daily calorie count. C. Body mass index (BMI). D. Serum protein levels.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Orlistat reduces fat absorption to aid weight loss. Monitoring BMI, calculated from height and weight, directly assesses weight changes, making it the most relevant measure of the medication’s effectiveness.

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