... Shannon, & Shannon, 2004, p. 849). Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Nurses caring for obese patients should recognize the need to use specialized assessment and management strategies to prevent poor patient outcomes. The case scenario provides an example of an obese female. TW is a 45 year old obese, Caucasian American female. She weighs 240 pounds and is five feet two inches tall. She has previously been seen at the clinic for bronchitis. However, today she would like to discuss her increase in weight gain and decrease in mobility. At this time, the patient's only past medical history is bronchitis, obesity, and decrease mobility. She denies any neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. TW lives with her husband and two children in a smoke free home located in the suburbs. Her diet consists of junk food and soft drinks. She states she does not have time to ...

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