Author Question: A 71-year-old female client has functional limitations, in part caused by obesity. The nurse is ... (Read 45 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A 71-year-old female client has functional limitations, in part caused by obesity. The nurse is discussing the need to lose weight with this client but she is not receptive to the idea.

What is one reason this woman might have for not agreeing with the suggestion to lose weight? A) The client feels that losing weight can cause a strain on the body.
B) The client feels that she would feel worse if she lost weight.
C) The client does not feel that her weight impedes her functionality.
D) The client does not feel the need to make changes at this point in her life.

Question 2

The client is diabetic and has been noncompliant. The client has hypoactive bowel sounds. The client frequently eats high-fat, low-fiber foods.

Which of the following areas of the body may be affected by these types of behaviors? Click in the figure to indicate your selection.

ErinKing · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Promoting weight loss in obese older adults presents unique challenges. Many older people may not feel a need to make changes at this point in their life.

Answer to Question 2

Small and large intestines
Rationale: These types of behaviors place this client at high risk for developing bezoars due to gastroparesis. High-fat, high-fiber meals, smoking, and drinking alcohol delay gastric emptying. Bezoars are undigested food masses that occur when food remains in the intestine too long. Bezoars can result in intestinal blockage if untreated.