A predominant theme in research and practice today is obesity, which is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide in all ages. As a future nurse practitioner:
- How would you approach or discuss the topic of obesity and diet with your adult or geriatric patients?
- What are the possible health consequences of obesity and what factors need to be taken into consideration when treating the obese patient who also has multiple comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol)?
Answer all posed questions thoroughly with understanding of clinical pathophysiological processes. Supports post using a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed sources dated within the last 5 years.
Grade based on:
- Displays complete understanding of all critical concepts by answering all case study questions thoroughly, utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Supports opinions and ideas with evidence-based practice details and examples where appropriate.
- In your discussion, be sure to apply knowledge of the physiologic alterations in bodily systems in response to disease processes
