The nurse is providing care for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 44, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, and was recently hospitalized for congestive heart failure. The patient is short of breath and ambulates with difficulty. Which therapeutic management does the nurse suspect the HCP will initially recommend?

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Given the patient's high BMI of 44, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, recent hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and difficulty ambulating, the most immediate and impactful intervention would likely be the initiation of the process for bariatric surgery. This option addresses the root cause of many of the patient's health issues, which is obesity, and has the potential to significantly improve or resolve comorbid conditions such as type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.

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