A Patient with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 is prescribed orlistat. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching provided by the provider?

• A) "Dark urine and light-colored stools are expected side effects with this drug."
• B) "I should stop taking this drug once my blood pressure and serum glucose have stabilized."
• C) "I will need to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins every day."
• D) "If I have fatty or oily stools or fecal incontinence I should stop taking this drug."

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