After Successfully Losing 1 Lb Weekly for Several Months,a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

After successfully losing 1 lb weekly for several months,a patient at the clinic has not lost any weight for the last month.The nurse should first

• A) review the diet and exercise guidelines with the patient.
• B) instruct the patient to weigh and record weights weekly.
• C) ask the patient whether there have been any changes in exercise or diet patterns.
• D) discuss the possibility that the patient has reached a temporary weight loss plateau.

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Definitions:

Catabolite Activator Protein

A protein that binds to DNA and stimulates the transcription of certain genes in bacteria, especially in the presence of specific sugars.

Promoter Region

The promoter region is a sequence of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, essential for gene expression regulation.

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, playing a crucial role in the process of transcription.

Tryptophan Operon

A cluster of genes in bacteria that is involved in the production of tryptophan, regulated through feedback inhibition.