Managing Comorbidities in Obese Patients
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What is the recommended approach for obese patients who are not engaged in a lifestyle and behavioral modification program?

  • Place them on a lifestyle and behavioral modification program (correct)
  • Prescribe medication
  • Refer them to a specialist
  • No intervention is necessary

    • What is the suggested position for palpating obese patients for osteopathic tissue lesions?

  • Supine position
  • Side position (correct)
  • Sitting position
  • Prone position

    • Why should healthcare providers consider decreasing the amount of compression, distraction, mobilization force, and palpatory pressure used during treatment for older obese patients?

  • Older obese patients are more sensitive to touch
  • Older obese patients are more likely to have comorbidities (correct)
  • Older obese patients have thinner skin
  • Older obese patients have weaker bones

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