A nurse is caring for a client whose is obese. Which of the following is a risk associated with excessive abdominal fat about which the nurse should educate the client?
A) Emaciation
B) Cachexia
C) Cardiovascular disease
D) Kidney disease
C
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Excess abdominal fat may lead to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Anorexia is the loss of appetite. Emaciation is characterized by excessive leanness. Cachexia is the general wasting away of body tissue.
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