The nurse is developing a weight loss plan for a 21-year-old obese patient. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to help the patient in losing weight on the planned 800-calorie diet?

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Motivation is a key factor in successful weight loss and a short-term outcome provides a higher motivation. A 21-year-old patient is developmentally unlikely to be motivated by future health problems. Telling a patient that the initial weight loss is water will be discouraging, although this may be correct. Changing lifestyle habits is necessary, but this process occurs over time and discussing this is not likely to motivate the patient.

The Nurse Is Developing a Weight Loss Plan for a 21-Year-Old