The Nurse Is Developing a Health Teaching Document for a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is developing a health teaching document for a client prescribed orlistat (Alli) .Which of the following concepts should be included?

• A)Increase high-fat meals to minimize GI adverse effects.
• B)Decrease physical activity for the first six months on medication.
• C)Take a daily multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins.
• D)Limit food and beverage intake to one daily, or less, if possible.

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Definitions:

Trousseau's Sign

A clinical sign where inflation of a blood pressure cuff on the arm causes a carpal spasm, indicating hypocalcemia.

Postural Blood Pressure

A measurement of blood pressure after changing body positions, used to assess for conditions like orthostatic hypotension.

Adventitious Lung Sounds

Abnormal lung sounds heard with a stethoscope, indicating respiratory problems such as infections, fluid, or air in the lungs.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is relieved upon changing to an upright position.