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