A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with obesity. Which nutrient, when eaten in excess, does the nurse tell the client can contribute to fat stores in the body?
A) Fiber
B) Vitamins
C) Protein
D) Cholesterol
C) Protein
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A. Oxygenation B. Blood pressure C. Carbon dioxide D. Blood pH
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After comparing the following support surfaces, the nurse realizes that an extremely obese patient should benefit from the use of a(n):
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