During a routine medical examination of a 15-year-old boy, the attending nurse notices that the client is overweight for his age group. On further examination, the client is found to be overweight by more than 40% of his optimum weight
Which of the following client teachings must the nurse provide when caring for the client and his family members? A) Obesity is often related to an underlying disease.
B) Calorie intake needs to be reduced by at least 5%.
C) Obesity is often caused by slow thyroid function.
D) Obesity usually increases the risk of developing lordosis.
D
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Clients who are obese are at a higher risk of developing an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine (lordosis) because of the excess abdominal weight that distorts the person's center of gravity. Clients who are obese are usually suggested to decrease their total calorie intake by at least 30%, and not just 5%. Obesity is rarely caused by slow thyroid function. Obesity is rarely related to underlying causes (<5%).
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