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LEWIS MED SURG CHAPTER 40 - NURSING MANAGEMENT OBESITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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LEWIS MED SURG CHAPTER 40 -NURSING MANAGEMENT OBESITY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Which statement by the nurse is most likely to help a morbidly obese 22-year-old man in losing weight
on a 1000-calorie diet?
a. "It will be necessary to change lifestyle habits permanently to maintain weight loss."
b. "You will decrease your risk for future health problems such as diabetes by losing weight now."
c. "You are likely to notice changes in how you feel with just a few weeks of diet and exercise."
d. "Most of the weight that you lose during the first weeks of dieting is water weight rather than fat." -
ANSWER ANS: C
Motivation is a key factor in successful weight loss and a short-term outcome provides a higher
motivation. A 22-year-old patient is unlikely to be motivated by future health problems. Telling a patient
that the initial weight loss is water will be discouraging, although this may be correct. Changing lifestyle
habits is necessary, but this process occurs over time and discussing this is not likely to motivate the
patient.
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 - ANSWER ANS: B
This selection is most consistent with the recommendation of the American Institute for Cancer Research
that one third of the diet should be from animal sources and two thirds from plant source foods. The
other choices all have higher ratios of animal origin foods to plant source foods than would be
recommended.
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 - ANSWER
ANS: B
Behavior modification programs focus on how and when the person eats and de-emphasize aspects such
as calorie counting. Nonfood rewards are recommended for achievement of weight-loss goals. Patients
are often taught to restrict eating to designated meals when using behavior modification.
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 - ANSWER ANS: A
Exercise should be done daily for 30 minutes to an hour. Exercising in highly aerobic activities for short
bursts or only once a week is not helpful and may be dangerous in an individual who has not been
exercising. Running may be appropriate, but a patient should start with an exercise that is less stressful
and can be done for a longer period. Weight lifting is not as helpful as aerobic exercise in weight loss.
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?
a. "The important thing is that you are improving your health."
b. "The skinfolds will disappear once most of the weight is lost."
c. "Cosmetic surgery is a possibility once your weight has stabilized."
d. "Perhaps you would like to talk to a counselor about your body image." - ANSWER ANS: C
Reconstructive surgery may be used to eliminate excess skinfolds after at least a year has passed since
the surgery. Skinfolds may not disappear over time, especially in older patients. The response, "The
important thing is that your weight loss is improving your health," ignores the patient's concerns about
appearance and implies that the nurse knows what is important. Whereas it may be helpful for the
patient to talk to a counselor, it is more likely to be helpful to know that cosmetic surgery is available.
After vertical banded gastroplasty, a 42-year-old male patient returns to the surgical nursing unit with a
nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain
control. Which nursing action should be included in the postoperative plan of care?
a. Offer sips of fruit juices at frequent intervals.
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