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Kthamas

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A client has been prescribed lorcaserin (Belviq). What teaching is most appropriate?
 
  a. Increase the fiber and water in your diet.
  b. Reduce fat to less than 30 each day.
  c. Report dry mouth and decreased sweating.
  d. Lorcaserin may cause loose stools for a few days.

Question 2

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?
 
  a. Assess the client's coping and support systems.
  b. Inform the client that things will get easier.
  c. Re-educate the client on needed dietary changes.
  d. Tell the client lifestyle changes are always hard.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This drug can cause constipation, so the client should increase fiber and water in the diet to prevent this from occurring. Reducing fat in the diet is important with orlistat. Lorcaserin can cause dry mouth but not decreased sweating. Loose stools are common with orlistat.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should assess this client's coping styles and support systems in order to provide holistic care. The other options do not address the client's distress.



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