Your friend Ashok is consuming a very-low-fat diet in an attempt to lose weight. He considers all dietary fats as bad for him and he thinks that the less fat he eats the better. You should point out to him that a very-low-fat diet could put him at risk for developing _____.
a. diabetes
b. gout
c. an essential fatty acid deficiency
d. an essential mineral deficiency
Question 2
John is a 52-year-old factory worker. He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth. He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse. He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor. He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time. Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. What might be another sign that the MD may report upon examining John, or a symptom that you would expect John to complain of?
a. Enlarged and inflamed tongue (glossitis)
b. Rough, red skin that eventually turns dark
c. Bleeding gums
d. Fishy body odor
Nursing history for weight assessment
The biped’s foot bears more weight than the quadruped’s and so the bones are stouter.
Sample Exercise Prescription for Weight Training: Advanced
Measuring Adult Weight and Height
Adding Volume to Your Meals Aids Weight Loss
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale