At the conclusion of a physical assessment the nurse determines that a patient is experiencing health-related problems of obesity. What information from the patient's health history does the nurse use to make this decision?

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Osteoarthritis, varicose veins, and low back pain can all be associated with or exacerbated by obesity due to the increased stress and strain on the body's structures, such as joints, veins, and the back, from carrying excess weight. Allergy to sulfa and lactose intolerance are not directly related to obesity.

At the Conclusion of a Physical Assessment the Nurse Determines