Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse evaluates that an obese client understands the need for a healthy weight loss pattern by indicating an intention to lose:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Losing 1 pound per week is a safe, sustainable goal for healthy weight loss, minimizing health risks. Rapid weight loss (5 or 10 pounds per week, or 3 pounds every 5 days) can lead to nutritional deficiencies, muscle loss, and other complications.