Practice Question
A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Body mass index.
Rationale:
🎯 Orlistat works by inhibiting fat absorption and is prescribed for weight loss in overweight individuals.
🎯 The best way to monitor effectiveness is by tracking body mass index (BMI) over time.
🎯 BMI reflects changes in weight relative to height and shows whether the drug is helping achieve weight goals.
🎯 Calorie tracking is helpful but does not replace objective outcome measurement like BMI.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4