An obese client has been referred by the primary care physician to a physician who specializes in obesity and obese diseases. This type of physician is called a(n):
a. esthetician c. geriatrician
b. bariatrician d. pediatrician
B
The health care provider could suggest a monitored weight-loss program with nutritional counseling and exercise to assist the overweight client. If these interventions do not work and the client desires to lose weight, the health care provider makes a referral to a bariatrician (a specialist in the treatment of obesity and obese diseases).
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Which term identifies the portion of the community definition regarding communication adopted from many authors in the text? A) A group of persons B) Interacts with each other C) At a particular time D) Common interest
How far should you walk a person?
a. As far as the person can tolerate b. As far as directed by the nurse and the care plan c. Down the hall and back to the room d. As far as the person chooses
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a) Patient who has a BMI of 18 kg/m2 b) Patient with a waist circumference 34 inches (86 cm) d) patient whose waist measures 30 in. (75 cm) and hips measure 34 in. *85 cm)