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captainjonesify

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When discussing the risks of obesity with a client, the nurse should discuss that the underlying risk factors for metabolic syndrome are:
 
  1. Diabetes and elevated blood sugar.
   2. Obesity and inactivity.
   3. Hypertension and lack of exercise.
   4. Abdominal fat and hypertension.

Question 2

A student in a nutrition class is giving a report on Adolescent Obesity. One of the topics in the report is health risks increased by obesity. What health risk would you expect to be included in the report?
 
  A) Hypercalcemia C) Hypercholesterolemi a
  B) Type 1 diabetes mellitus D) Hyperlipidemia



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Poorly controlled diabetes is a risk factor for end organ damage including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obesity and inactivity are the underlying risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Hypertension, lack of exercise, and buildup of abdominal fat are all risks of CVD.

Answer to Question 2

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Obese children and adolescents are developing complications of excess weight seen in adults, such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.



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