The nurse is assessing a young woman who is overweight. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask if she knows how overweight she is.
B.
Assess the woman for stress-related problems.
C.
Caution her about related chronic illnesses.
D.
Encourage the woman to exercise more.
ANS: B
In young adulthood, women especially begin to manifest stress-related disorders, including comfort eating. The nurse's best action is to assess the woman for this problem. The nurse can encourage her to exercise and can caution her about the relationship between poor nutrition and chronic illness, but if stress is causing the woman to overeat, she probably will not be able to make significant changes without addressing the cause. Asking the woman if she knows how heavy she is right now is disrespectful and will likely end the therapeutic relationship.
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