Which of the Following Statements About Obesity in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about obesity in the United States is true?

• A) Sixty-five percent of U.S. men are overweight or obese.
• B) Obesity rates have slightly lowered over the past decades.
• C) The United States spent over $147 billion in medical care costs associated with obesity in 2008.
• D) Sixty-four percent of U.S. women are overweight or obese.

Understand the principles of effective body mechanics and safe patient transfer techniques to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses.

Assess patient mobility, strength, and balance to accurately evaluate needs for positioning, transferring, and mobilizing.

Utilize appropriate equipment and aids (such as mechanical lifts, slide boards, trochanter rolls) to safely move or reposition patients.

Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to understand and prevent complications resulting from improper positioning and mobilization.

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