A patient with a BMI of 29 says, "I cut out all my sweet snacks last week, and I still can't lose any weight." How should the nurse respond to this patient?

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By calculating how many calories the patient was consuming through sweet snacks and then removing those calories, the nurse can help the patient understand the impact of their diet choices on their weight loss goals. This can also help the patient to identify other areas in their diet where they could make changes to further support their weight loss efforts. Option B is a helpful suggestion, but may not be immediately necessary or feasible for the patient, who may prefer to start with taking smaller steps towards their goals. Option C is not useful, as documenting the patient's behavior in their medical chart does not directly address their concerns. Option D may be discouraging and does not provide any concrete recommendations or advice for the patient.

A Patient with a BMI of 29 Says, "I Cut