The physician has prescribed orlistat (Xenical) for the obese client. The nurse knows the client has been eating too much fatty food in her diet when she reports which adverse effect?

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Orlistat works by blocking the absorption of fat in the small intestine. When a person consumes too much fatty food while taking orlistat, the excess fat is not absorbed and is instead excreted in the stool, leading to oily stools.

The Physician Has Prescribed Orlistat (Xenical) for the Obese Client