The nurse explains that the medically supervised approach to weight reduction will include: (Select all that apply.)

a. medications to suppress the appetite.
b. an exercise program.
c. participation in a support group.
d. stress reduction.
e. change in concepts about food.


B, C, D, E
Medications to suppress the appetite are not typically a part of medically supervised weight re-duction programs. All other options listed will be part of the medically supervised weight reduc-tion program.

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