A Patient with Obesity Asks the Nurse About Using Orlistat

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with obesity asks the nurse about using orlistat for weight reduction.What does the nurse tell the patient?

• A) This drug can cause serious depletion of fat-soluble vitamins and should be used only for a few weeks.
• B) Weight-reduction drugs of any type are used only for those who do not have the will power to reduce their intake of food.
• C) Drugs may be helpful in weight loss,but weight gain is likely to recur unless changes in diet and exercise are maintained.
• D) The long-term effect of orlistat is not known,and the drug may cause serious side effects,such as heart valve problems.

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