A Morbidly Obese Client Is Admitted to a Community Hospital

question 3

Multiple Choice

A morbidly obese client is admitted to a community hospital that does not typically care for bariatric-sized clients.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Assess the client's readiness to make lifestyle changes.
• B) Ensure adequate staff when moving the client.
• C) Leave siderails down to prevent pressure ulcers.
• D) Reinforce the need to be sensitive to the client.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

is a chemical element with symbol O, essential for most life on Earth, particularly for the process of cellular respiration.

Carbon Dioxide

A gas that is transparent and lacks smell, created during the burning of organic materials and the process of respiration.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

Lungs

Organs in the chest involved in the respiratory system where blood exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.