Open Question: A patient is prescribed Meridia (sibutramine), an anorexiant drug for weight loss.?
The nurse develops the plan of care for this patient with the knowledge that:
a. Anorexiant medications result in permanent appetite suppression; even when they are discontinued, appetite is reduced and weight loss is maintained.
b. Addiction is not a concern
c. Changes in mood must be immediately reported
d. Severe valvular heart disease is common with all weight loss drugs.
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