According to the NIH obesity assessment and treatment algorithm, devising goals and treatment strategies for losing weight is the recommended treatment for an obese patient. When would this be the recommended treatment for an overweight patient?
a. When the patient exhibits a BMI > 27.
b. When the patient does not want to lose weight.
c. When the patient exhibits two or more medical risk factors.
d. Overweight patients should not be advised to lose weight.
Question 2
What is the best definition of diuresis?
a. the production of excessive amounts of urine
b. accumulation of edema within a joint
c. accumulation of edema within the abdomen
d. dehydration caused from excessive bleeding
e. kidney pain caused by stones