Ans: c. Bariatric surgery because obesity is a national public health problem.
Although obesity is a national public health problem, public health does not provide surgical services. Surgical services are typically provided in the acute care or outpatient care settings. The other responses are activities of public health.
Which factors place the patient at risk for constipation? Select all that apply
a. Sedentary lifestyle b. High-dose calcium therapy c. Lactose intolerance d. Spicy food consumption
What is the leading cause for personal bankruptcy in the United States?
a. credit card fraud c. credit card debt b. medical debt d. unemployment or loss of job
An elderly client is being evaluated for suspected pyelonephritis and is ordered kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) x-ray. The nurse understands the significance of this order is related to which rationale?
A) Shows damage to the kidneys B) If risk for chronic pyelonephritis is likely C) Reveals causative microorganisms D) Detects calculi, cysts, or tumors
A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the use of leptin for treating obesity. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Daily injections of leptin appear to stimulate weight loss in the majority of people who use it." b. "Leptin acts to reduce appetite in patients who are known to be leptin deficient." c. "Obese patients are almost always leptin deficient and would benefit from this therapy." d. "Young patients receiving leptin to treat obesity will experience delayed puberty."