At the conclusion of a physical assessment the nurse determines that a patient is experiencing health-related problems of obesity. What information from the patient's health history does the nurse use to make this decision?
Select all that apply.
1. osteoarthritis
2. varicose veins
3. low back pain
4. allergy to sulfa
5. lactose intolerance
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Osteoarthritis and low back pain are obesity-related problems of the musculoskeletal system. Varicose veins are an obesity-related problem of the cardiovascular system. Drug allergies and lactose intolerance are not obesity-related problems.
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