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JGIBBSON · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An adult client recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is a full-time aerobics exercise instructor at a local fitness center. Which statements contain the correct information to give the client when answering specific questions about lifestyle?

Select all that apply.
A) Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is recommended prior to vigorous physical exercise.
B) You will tolerate exercise better in an air-conditioned room.
C) Acupuncture may benefit some of your symptoms.
D) Drinking cold water is recommended during exercise.
E) You will be able to maintain your exercise teaching schedule.

Question 2

A community health nurse is educating a group of adults about obesity and weight management. Which statements will the nurse include regarding upper body obesity?

Select all that apply.
A) This is also called peripheral obesity.
B) It is when the waist-to-hip ratio in men is greater than 0.8 in men or greater than 1 in women.
C) It is associated with a greater risk of hypertension.
D) Young women tend to have more intra-abdominal fat than men.
E) Postmenopausal women tend to have this.

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, D

Symptoms of MS are exacerbated by increased body temperature. Exercising in a cold room and drinking cold beverages keep body temperature down. Acupuncture has low risk and may be beneficial for some symptoms. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy carries more risk than benefit. It is unlikely that a newly diagnosed client with MS will be able to tolerate a full-time exercise instructor role.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, E

Upper body obesity (also called central obesity) is identified by a waist-to-hip ratio of greater than 1 in men or 0.8 in women. Upper body obesity is associated with a greater risk of complications such as hypertension, abnormal blood lipid levels, heart disease, stroke, and elevated insulin levels. Men tend to have more intra-abdominal fat than women, although women develop a central fat distribution pattern after menopause.