NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

The nurse is collecting information about weight loss from an obese client. What data collection method should the nurse use to most accurately determine the effectiveness of a weight-loss program?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

Answer: 1

Rationale: The most accurate weight-loss measurement entails weighing the client at the same time of day, while he or she is wearing the same clothes, on the same scale. Some primary health care providers recommend weekly weighing rather than daily weighing. Options 2, 3, and 4 assist in measuring nutrition and hydration status.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection

Content Area: Foundations of Care: Therapeutic Diets

Health Problem: Adult Health: Gastrointestinal: Nutrition Problems

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition