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)?
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TEXTBOOK INFORMATION Title: Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States Edition: 10th (2018) Author: Norris, Tommie L. / Lalchandani, Rupa Publisher: Lippincott Book ISBN: 97814963775
Unit 6: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
● Chapter 36: “Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System”
● Chapter 37: “Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function”
● Chapter 38: “Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function”
● Chapter 39: “Alterations in Nutritional Status”