A Client Diagnosed with Obesity Is Started on Lorcasterin (Bleviq)

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with obesity is started on lorcasterin (Bleviq) .The client asks why diet and exercise are important with this medication.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A)There are few drugs that are safe for just weight loss.
• B)Let me ask the prescriber about this.
• C)Medications are more important than diet and exercise.
• D)Focus should be on managing depression associated with obesity.

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