Chapter 48 Obesity. Assessment Inventory Interrogations and Responses (Up-to-Date Compilation)

After the nurse teaches a patient about the recommended amounts of foods from animal and plant sources, which menu selections indicate that the initial instructions about diet have been understood? A) 3 oz of lean beef, 2 oz of low-fat cheese, and a tomato slice B) 3 oz of roasted pork, a cup of corn, and a cup of carrot sticks C) Cup of tossed salad and nonfat dressing topped with a chicken breast D) Half cup of tuna mixed with nonfat mayonnaise and a half cup of celery B Which nursing action is appropriate when coaching obese adults enrolled in a behavior modification program? A) Having the adults write down the caloric intake of each meal B) Asking the adults about situations that tend to increase appetite C) Suggesting that the adults plan rewards, such as sugarless candy, for achieving their goals D) Encouraging the adults to eat small amounts frequently rather than having scheduled meals B The nurse is coaching a community group for individuals who are overweight. Which participant behavior is an example of the best exercise plan for weight loss? A) Walking for 40 minutes 6 or 7 days/week B) Lifting weights with friends 3 times/week C) Playing soccer for an hour on the weekend D) Running for 10 to 15 minutes 3 times/week A A few months after bariatric surgery, a 56-year-old man tells the nurse, My skin is hanging in folds. I think I need cosmetic surgery. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?