A client requests information on weight loss approaches. Which goal should the nurse identify for this client?
a. Participate in 75 minutes of aerobic activity each day
b. Weight loss of 12% of current body weight in 6 months
c. Weight loss of 6% of current body weight in one month
d. Verbalize methods to reduce weight through dietary planning
d. Verbalize methods to reduce weight through dietary planning
Losing more than 5% in one month or more than 10% of body weight in 6 months is too drastic. Thirty minutes of aerobic activity each day is enough to help a client lose weight. Not every client can tolerate 75 minutes of physical activity each day. It would be appropriate to expect the client to verbalize methods to reduce weight through dietary planning.
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