Practice Question

A client is discussing weight loss with a nurse. The client says, "I will not eat for 2 weeks, then I will lose at least 10 lb. (4.5 kg)." What would the nurse state to the client?

Answer Choices:

A. "That will decrease your metabolic rate and make weight loss more difficult."

B. "What a good idea. Go ahead. That will jump start your weight loss!"

C. "Many people find that to be an ideal way to lose weight quickly and easily."

D. "That will increase your metabolic rate and help you lose weight." ✓ Correct Answer

Correct Answer:

"That will increase your metabolic rate and help you lose weight."

Rationale:

Starvation diets lower metabolic rate, making long-term weight loss harder and leading to nutritional deficiencies.

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A client is discussing weight loss with a nurse. The client says, "I will not eat for 2 weeks, then I will lose at least 10 lb. (4.5 kg)." What would the nurse state to the client?

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A 7-year-old child admitted with chronic pain asks the nurse if the pain will ever go away. The nurse utilizes therapeutic communication by saying.

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The nurse would be most concerned about which of the following indicators of a patient's nutritional state?

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