The nurse is assessing a client with a BMI of 28 who is interested in losing weight. Reviewing the client's chart, the nurse notes that the health care provider will consider prescribing an anorexiant because the client has what risk factors?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Hypertension
4. Hyperlipidemia
5. Diabetes
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: Depression is not a risk factor that would indicate the use of an anorexiant for a BMI of greater than 27.
Rationale 2: Anxiety is not a risk factor that would indicate the use of an anorexiant for a BMI of greater than 27.
Rationale 3: Hypertension is a risk factor that would indicate the use of an anorexiant for a BMI of greater than 27.
Rationale 4: Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor that would indicate the use of an anorexiant for a BMI of greater than 27.
Rationale 5: Diabetes is a risk factor that would indicate the use of an anorexiant for a BMI of greater than 27.
Global Rationale: Like the lipase inhibitors, anorexiants are prescribed for patients with a BMI of at least 30 or greater, or a BMI of 27 or greater if the patient has other risk factors such as HTN, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes. Anxiety and depression are not factors that indicate need for an anorexiant.
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