Author Question: The nurse is helping a patient identify ways to adhere to a weight reduction plan. What should the ... (Read 88 times)

jake · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is helping a patient identify ways to adhere to a weight reduction plan. What should the nurse suggest to help this patient?

1. Set aside small nonfood rewards when you meet a goal.
2. Eat alone to reduce outside distractions.
3. Drink water or a diet beverage after eating to promote feelings of fullness.
4. Allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote full enjoyment of a meal.

Question 2

While completing the health history, the nurse learns that a patient often eats excessive amounts of food when alone and when not hungry, and has intense feelings of self-disgust afterwards.

The patient denies purging after these episodes. The nurse realizes that the patient is at risk of developing which health problem?

1. type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. type 1 diabetes mellitus
3. dehydration
4. electrolyte imbalances

joshbk44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
When dieting, a small nonfood reward can serve as an incentive for working toward a goal. Eating is a social activity. Talking with others during mealtime promotes involvement. Drinking a beverage before eating promotes feelings of fullness and reduces intake at mealtime. A meal should be slated to last only 20 minutes. Eating longer can promote eating more.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The patient is demonstrating a binge-eating disorder. The excessive eating eventually will result in weight gain. Individuals with a body mass index greater than recommended are at an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is most often seen in children. Individuals who have type 1 diabetes mellitus are usually underweight. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.