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After taking orlistat for one week, a female patient tells the home health nurse that she is experiencing increasingly frequent oily stools and gas. What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Orlistat inhibits fat absorption, causing oily stools and gas if dietary fat is high. Assessing dietary intake (
A) identifies the cause. Stopping the drug (
B) is premature. Increasing fats (
C) worsens symptoms. Stool testing (
D) is unnecessary for known side effects.

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