The nurse is working with a morbidly obese client who is seeking help with weight loss. The nurse is planning care and determines that which of the following is a priority diagnosis for this client?
1. Activity Intolerance
2. Disturbed Body Image
3. Constipation
4. Defensive Coping
1. Activity Intolerance
Rationale:
Along with diet, exercise is an important part of a weight loss program. A client with morbid obesity has a sedentary lifestyle and will have activity intolerance. Disturbed body image and constipation may both be legitimate diagnoses, but activity intolerance is a greater priority if the client is to lose weight. There is no evidence that this client exhibits defensive coping.
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