A patient who has been prescribed orlistat (Alli) for control of obesity has ordered dry toast, jelly, and orange juice for breakfast. What adjustment should the nurse make, if any, in the dose of orlistat?

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Orlistat works by inhibiting fat absorption, so it should be taken with meals containing fat. Since the breakfast ordered contains no fat, the pre-breakfast dose should be held.

A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Orlistat (Alli) for Control