A Nurse Is Conducting an Educational Session for a Group

question 42

Short Answer

A nurse is conducting an educational session for a group of patients regarding the incidence and prevalence of diabetes. The nurse explains that approximately 24 percent of patients with diabetes are not aware of their health disorder and have not received a medical diagnosis or education regarding diabetes. The nurse knows a patient understands teaching when the patient states, "Statistically, of 200 people with diabetes, the number that will be undiagnosed is________ people."

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, converting food to energy for cellular processes and waste products.

Percent Body Fat

The total mass of fat divided by total body mass, expressed as a percentage, indicating the proportion of fat in a person's body.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, typically greater than what is considered healthy.

Body Mass Index

A measurement that assesses an individual's body weight relative to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.