Which is a condition that an obese patient is predisposed to
a. hypolipidemia
b. hypotension
c. congestive heart failure
d. Carpal tunnel syndrome
ANS: C
Increased demand on the heart, hypertension, varicose veins and edema, pulmonary function abnormalities, respiratory compromise, digestive system diseases, osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, and malnutrition are all conditions to which an obese patient is predisposed.
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