The nurse is caring for an obese client who will be taking orlistat (Xenical) to help her lose weight. Which statement indicates that the client understands teaching about orlistat?
a. "This medication will help speed up my metabolism."
b. "I may have loose stools after meals if I eat too much fat."
c. "This medication will suppress my appetite so I won't be hungry."
d. "This medication will make me feel full after I eat small amounts."
B
Orlistat (Xenical) inhibits lipase, leading to partial hydrolysis of triglycerides. Fats are only par-tially digested and absorbed and are excreted in the feces. The client may experience nausea, cramps, and loose stools when fats are increased in the diet. Orlistat does not increase metabol-ism, suppress appetite, or make the client feel full after small meals.
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