A mental health nurse is counseling an obese 13-year-old client about potential cardiac medical conditions associated with being overweight. Which of the following conditions would be of utmost importance in this client?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Arthritis
C) Hypotension
D) Skin irritation
Ans: B
Cardiovascular effects of obesity include hypertension, CAD, varicose veins, left ventricular hypertrophy, and heart failure. Urinary incontinence is a genitourinary consequence of obesity. Arthritis is a musculoskeletal complication of obesity. Skin irritation or breakdown can occur.
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