Author Question: An obese patient states, My goal is to reduce my weight from 280 pounds to 230 pounds in the first 6 ... (Read 116 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An obese patient states, My goal is to reduce my weight from 280 pounds to 230 pounds in the first 6 months. The nurse should respond with which statement?

a. That is a realistic goal for your weight-reduction program.
b. Because most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months, you should aim for 200 pounds.
c. Weight loss of more than 20 pounds in 6 months could be dangerous.
d. Safe and maintainable weight loss should be about 10 of your body weight in 6 months.

Question 2

A patient has a BMI of 28 . Which term accurately applies to this patient?

a. Normal weight
b. Underweight
c. Overweight
d. Obese