NCLEX Question for December 10th

The nurse plans individualized care for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. The nurse performs both physical and psychosocial assessments. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the client requires additional education and support for the psychosocial aspects for weight loss?

"I need to be able to work and make a living for my children and spouse."

"I know that I have to lose weight because now I have some health issues."

"I have been unable to lose weight before because I don't know what to do."

"I am divorced and I am looking forward to losing weight and going on dates."

Correct!

Incorrect!

When the client can recognize realistic and important motivations for weight loss, the chances for success are better. The nurse will consider the client psychosocially motivated for the hard work of achieving and maintaining weight loss.
When the client connects weight loss with concern about health issues, the nurse gains insight about what will motivate the client to lose weight. This statement indicates that the client is psychosocially motivated to lose weight and improve health.
When the client admits a lack of knowledge about the process of losing weight, the nurse gains insight to what has prevented the client from losing weight in the past. The client's statement is an indication that the client is psychosocially ready to learn about weight loss.
CORRECT - When the client is motivated to lose weight because of a divorce and the desire to regain a social life, the nurse becomes aware that the client may not be psychosocially ready to initiate or maintain weight loss. The client needs to understand relationships with others may not provide the motivation and support for weight loss.

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NCLEX Question for December 10th

The nurse plans individualized care for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. The nurse performs both physical and psychosocial assessments. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the client requires additional education and support for the psychosocial aspects for weight loss?

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NCLEX Question for December 10th

The nurse plans individualized care for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. The nurse performs both physical and psychosocial assessments. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the client requires additional education and support for the psychosocial aspects for weight loss?

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