Assignment task: You are providing care for a 62-year-old client who is 5ft 10in tall and weighs 225 pounds. He has been diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis, and smokes nicotine cigarettes. He has been prescribed a low-fat, 1800 kcal diabetic diet with no added salt and a brisk daily walk for 30 minutes. Your client is to follow up weekly with a weight loss counselor and dietitian.
1. What is this client's BMI?
2. Why was this client prescribed the selected diet plan and daily activity? Be specific to each dietary restriction.
3. What possible factors will contribute to the client's success of this plan?
4. What patient teaching and advocate activity should the nurse perform to assist in success in the plan?
5. What are some factors will contribute to the client's failure of this plan?
6. What patient teaching and advocate activity should the nurse perform to assist in overcoming any identified struggles with compliance?
7. Write 2 nursing diagnosis that are applicable along with 2 goals for each nursing diagnosis.