A nurse is performing a health assessment on an obese client. the client states, "i have tried many diets in an effort to lose weight but have been unsuccessful!" how does the nurse assess whether the client's response to stress is related to the client's obesity?

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Dario Combs

Biology

13 April, 18:27

A nurse is performing a health assessment on an obese client. the client states, "i have tried many diets in an effort to lose weight but have been unsuccessful!" how does the nurse assess whether the client's response to stress is related to the client's obesity?

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Owen Savage · Answer 1

The human body does not do well under stress. Stress about anything may relate to weight gain so if the patient is stressed about losing weight the chances are that they will stay at the same weight or possibly gain weight.