A Client Who Is Obese

The client who is obese is prescribed medication therapy to aid in weight reduction. Which information should the nurse teach the client  

While taking the medications, the client does not need to limit caloric intake. 

The medications cannot be taken with antihypertensive medications. 

The medications will not result in the loss of large amounts of weight. 

The client will be taking the medications for 2-3 weeks at a time. 

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The nurse is discussing weight loss therapy with a client who is obese who has been prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). Which information should the nurse provide Select all that apply. 

A client who is obese is at risk for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and deep vein thrombosis and should not take oral contraceptives. 

The client who is obese is participating in an investigational study using metformin (Glucophage), a biguanide antidiabetic medication, for weight loss. Which data should the nurse monitor ... 

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