The nurse obtains these assessment data for a client who has been taking orlistat for several months as part of a weight loss program. Which of the following findings is most important to report to the health care provider?

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Because orlistat blocks the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the client may not be receiving an adequate amount of vitamin K, resulting in a decrease in clotting factors. Abdominal bloating and liquid stools are common adverse effects of orlistat and indicate that the nurse should remind the client that fat in the diet may increase these adverse effects. Weight loss plateaus are normal during weight reduction.

The Nurse Obtains These Assessment Data for a Client Who