The nurse is working with a morbidly obese client who is seeking help to lose weight at a bariatric clinic.When planning this client's care,which nursing diagnosis is the priority?

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A) Along with diet, exercise is an important part of a weight loss program. A client with morbid obesity has a sedentary lifestyle and will have activity intolerance. Disturbed Body Image and Constipation may both be legitimate diagnoses, but Activity Intolerance is a greater priority if the client is to lose weight. There is no evidence that this client exhibits defensive coping.
B) Along with diet, exercise is an important part of a weight loss program. A client with morbid obesity has a sedentary lifestyle and will have activity intolerance. Disturbed Body Image and Constipation may both be legitimate diagnoses, but Activity Intolerance is a greater priority if the client is to lose weight. There is no evidence that this client exhibits defensive coping.
C) Along with diet, exercise is an important part of a weight loss program. A client with morbid obesity has a sedentary lifestyle and will have activity intolerance. Disturbed Body Image and Constipation may both be legitimate diagnoses, but Activity Intolerance is a greater priority if the client is to lose weight. There is no evidence that this client exhibits defensive coping.
D) Along with diet, exercise is an important part of a weight loss program. A client with morbid obesity has a sedentary lifestyle and will have activity intolerance. Disturbed Body Image and Constipation may both be legitimate diagnoses, but Activity Intolerance is a greater priority if the client is to lose weight. There is no evidence that this client exhibits defensive coping.

The Nurse Is Working with a Morbidly Obese Client Who