Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Chapter 19 - Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies Questions and Answers Graded A+ | latest Update

A healthy 35-year old patient wishes to lose weight because her BMI is 27. Which suggestion would be most appropriate for her? A) This BMI is too low for good health; the patient needs to supplement the diet to increase weight. B) This is an acceptable BMI, and it is best to maintain weight at this level for continued good health. C) Appropriate weight loss is possible with a healthy, reduced calorie diet and incorporating at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. 2 D) This BMI is elevated to the point that treatments, such as surgery are necessary. : C) Appropriate weight loss is possible with a healthy, reduced calorie diet and incorporating at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. A patient takes medication for hypertension and asks whether there is anything else he can do to help reduce his blood pressure. What is the best nursing response? A) "A low fat, low cholesterol diet with only a limited amount of simple sugars will have the greatest effect on your blood pressure." B) "A salt free diet will have the greatest effect on your blood pressure. Do not add salt in your cooking or at the table." C) "Adequate calcium and potassium intake, as well as lower sodium intake, offers some possibility of helping your blood pressure. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and low fat milk products