A client tells the nurse about losing weight and regaining it multiple times.Besides eating and exercising habits,for what additional data should the nurse assess as the priority?

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While all topics might be important to assess,people who lose and gain weight in cycles often are depressed or have poor self-esteem,which has a negative effect on weight-loss efforts.The nurse assesses the client's psychosocial status as the priority.

A Client Tells the Nurse About Losing Weight and Regaining