A client diagnosed with obesity is started on lorcasterin (Bleviq). The client asks why diet and exercise are important with this medication. Which is the nurse's best response?
1. There are few drugs that are safe for just weight loss.
2. Let me ask the prescriber about this.
3. Medications are more important than diet and exercise.
4. Focus should be on managing depression associated with obesity.
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Rationale 1:Despite the public's desire for effective drugs to promote weight loss, there are few drugs available. Diet and exercise need to be included in the plan of care for an obese client.
Rationale 2:The nurse needs to be knowledgeable about the treatment plan for the client.
Rationale 3:Medications, diet, and exercise are a comprehensive plan of care for a client diagnosed with obesity.
Rationale 4:Depression can be linked to obesity. A comprehensive plan of diet, exercise, and medication is necessary.
Global Rationale: Current pharmacologic strategies for weight management focus on two mechanisms: lipase inhibitors and anorexiants. Diet and exercise are critical to the management of an obese client.
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