Author Question: A patient regained 15 pounds that had been lost the previous year. What should the nurse suggest to ... (Read 45 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient regained 15 pounds that had been lost the previous year. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?

1. Return to the diet, exercise, and behavior change techniques that worked before.
2. Switch to a new diet in which the weight could be lost again in two weeks.
3. Consider the possibility that the patient's body needs to have the extra 15 lbs.
4. Understand that the increased weight does not make the patient obese.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the lipid panel of a patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 31. What should the nurse expect this patient's values to be?

1. low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
2. elevated HDL
3. normal thyroid hormone (TH) level
4. low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
The potential risks associated with regaining weight make maintenance a critical issue. Patients are encouraged to continue exercise, self-monitoring, and treatment support. Long-term weight loss and maintenance mean a lifelong commitment to significant lifestyle changes, including food and eating habits, activity and exercise routines, and behavior modification. There is no evidence that the patient's body needs to have the extra 15 lbs or that the patient is not obese.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
This BMI value indicates obesity. HDL levels are reduced in obese patients, whereas LDL levels are elevated. There is no relationship between BMI and TH.