Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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
Aiming for 1 pound per week is a healthy, sustainable weight loss goal, reducing risks like muscle loss and nutritional deficiencies. Rapid weight loss (5 or 10 pounds per week, or 3 pounds every 5 days) is unsafe and unsustainable.