A client who is grossly overweight tells the nurse "I just can't lose a bunch of weight to prevent a disease I might not get." The best response by the nurse takes into consideration that
a. even a small weight loss is beneficial.
b. even overweight, women do not get coronary heart disease at high rates.
c. obesity is not one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease.
d. the client really does need to lose substantial weight.
A
Coronary heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. Obesity is a major risk factor not only because the heart has to work harder in an obese person but also because obesity is often associated with other risk factors. However, even losing 10-20 pounds significantly re-duces one's risk.
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