chick fil aPatients often prefer privacy when it comes to being weighed. They may be embarrassed, in denial, or angry about their weight. How can you communicate, provide privacy, and demonstrate sensitivity to a patient?
Some of the best things you can do are to ask any family member or friend in the room to step out.
Then while you discuss their weight tell them there are many ways to lose weight and get in shape. Recommend a gym to them and some healthy snacks that you know of. Also, tell them eating a meal before they go to sleep is at most times bad for their health.
