A 34-year-old woman with a body mass index of 56 has recently started to take orlistat. The nurse has educated the patient about the common adverse effects of this medication, including the potential for diarrhea and flatulence
Which of the following meals would be most likely to exacerbate the adverse effects of orlistat? A) A Cobb salad with romaine lettuce, boiled egg, chicken breast, tomato, and cheese
B) A tomato, green pepper, and ham omelet
C) A salami, sausage, and pepperoni pizza topped with mozzarella and parmesan
D) A bowl of beef chili con carne topped with diced onions
C
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To minimize GI effects, the nurse encourages patients to distribute fat calories over the three main meals and to avoid high-fat meals. The fat content of a meat-laden pizza exceeds that of a Cobb salad, omelet, or bowl of chili.
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