The nurse determines that the client understands an important principle of weight reduction when the client makes which statement?
1. "Obesity is closely linked with health risks, such as diabetes and hypertension."
2. "The most common cause of obesity is genetically linked hyperthyroidism."
3. "Everyone in my family is overweight; there is nothing I can do about my obesity."
4. "Lifestyle changes are not effective in weight loss if an individual's history includes obesity."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Studies consistently reveal a direct relationship between obesity and diabetes and hypertension.
Rationale 2: Hyperthyroidism normally produces weight loss, not weight gain.
Rationale 3: Family tendencies towards obesity can be overcome through proper diet and exercise.
Rationale 4: Regardless of familial history of obesity, lifestyle changes are the most important strategy for weight loss.
Global Rationale: Studies consistently reveal a direct relationship between obesity and diabetes and hypertension. Hyperthyroidism normally produces weight loss, not weight gain. Family tendencies towards obesity can be overcome through proper diet and exercise. Regardless of familial history of obesity, lifestyle changes are the most important strategy for weight loss.
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