A client visits a diet center complaining of being overweight. She tells the nurse that she never had trouble with her weight before and that all the fat seems to be located in her abdomen. What signs should a nurse look for that would indicate the client may be taking glucocorticoids?

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Q: Marissa has joined a weight loss program. As part of the program, she regu- larly submits a urine…

A: Weight loss program diet is aimed at consuming fewer calories than required by the body.

Q: What are the complications of having a high blood glucose level?

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A: Osteoporosis is a bone disorder in which the deformation or less formation of the bone is the main…

Q: A patient is resistant to nutritional changes. What nutritional interventions can be implemented to…

A: Nutritional changes is difficult for the individual patient.  Reasons of a patient to resist the…

Q: Disease associated with obesity Complete the following statements to describe the diseases…

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Q: nt visits a diet center complaining of being overweight. She tells the nurse that she never had…

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Q: choose one option only A nurse is providing education to a group of adult athletes about prevention…

A: Dehydration occurs when the person use more or lose more fluids then intake leads to dehydration.…

Q: Marissa has joined a weight loss program. As part of the program, she regularly submits a urine…

A: The body stores energy in the form of fat. The consumption of more calories causes storage of these…

Q: Which of the following is a symptom for Addison's disease? Darkening of the skin. Weight gain. Easy…

A: Addison's disease:               Adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when the…

Q: How could you diagnose the diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy?  Please explain at your own words.

A: when the level of glucose in the blood gets elevated then this will be a reason for the arousal of a…

Q: What is the importance of HIIT Principle Exercises? How would it help in having a healthy body?

A: HIIT stands for:- High-Intensity Interval Training. It produces the same effects that other kinds of…

Q: What are the possible symptoms that could develop when a person has a insulin resistance? And maybe…

A: The metabolism is an important segment of the human body as it keeps the organ activities in check…

Q: Linda is ordered a Potassium supplement on a daily basis, why would this be indicated or necessary

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Q: Self-Monitoring of blood glucose for diabetic client is on what type of prevention? a. Secondary…

A: Secondary prevention starts after onset of an illness. Its aim is to detect any complications as…

Q: Describe how Addison’s disease can be treated.

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Q: How can older adults avoid polypharmacy? What is the nurse’s role in preventing polypharmacy

A: Polypharmacy is the  use of more or multiple medication to treat different ailments in patients.

Q: How might a vitamin deficiency weaken a client's resistance to disease?

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Q: A patient with chronic asthma is receiving prednisone orally for prolonged periods already. The…

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Q: Becky has lost 30 pounds over the past several months, even though herappetite has been good and she…

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Q: The LPN administers 5 units of regular insulin. After administration, the nurse would observe the…

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Q: Which client is likely to be prescribed a ketogenic diet?  A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes  A…

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Q: If Elaine is diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type II, which of the following is NOT true?     Her…

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Q: Which vitamins and minerals need special consideration for the elderly? Explain why.

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Q: complications of diabetes

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Q: Elaine’s nurse explains that her follow-up appointment will include a fasting blood glucose test.…

A: There are different tests are available to check the different parameters of the body. Each test…

Q: what is the importance of health education  to improve the patients nutritional status?

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Q: One day after abdominal surgery a client with obesity reports pain and heaviness in the calf. Which…

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Q: What happens if a patient has hypothyroidism? hyperthyroidism? Explain briefly

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Q: What diseases are obese people at high risk of developing?

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Q: Match each item with the correct statement below.         Nonpharmacologic methods to manage…

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