The nurse is developing a health teaching document for a client prescribed orlistat (Alli). Which concept does the nurse include?
1. Limit food and beverage intake to once daily, or less, if possible.
2. Increase high-fat meals to minimize GI adverse effects.
3. Decrease physical activity for the first 6 months on medication.
4. Take a daily multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Individuals on a weight-reduction plan should not skip meals.
Rationale 2: Clients on this drug should avoid high-fat meals to minimize adverse GI effects.
Rationale 3: Increasing physical activity is an essential component of any weight-reduction strategy.
Rationale 4: Individuals taking orlistat should also take a supplement that provides the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Global Rationale: Individuals taking orlistat should also take a supplement that provides the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Meals should not be skipped, high-fat foods should be avoided, and increased physical activity is encouraged.
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