The nurse is caring for an adult client who is admitted to the hospital with a possible hip fracture. Following the admission assessment, nurse determines that the client is obese. About which disorders should the nurse teach the client that are often as
Select all that apply.
A) Stroke
B) Degenerative joint disease
C) Urinary retention
D) Mobility problems
E) Chronic cough
Answer: B, D
A client who is overweight and/or obese is at an increased risk for degenerative joint disease and functional and mobility problems. There is no relationship between obesity and chronic cough or urinary retention. There may be some relationship indirectly to stroke.
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