Obesity

This chapter presents a case of a 12-year-old girl, came to the community health clinic with her mother, who had requested an urgent appointment to discuss a note from her physical education teacher with her nurse practitioner (NP). The note stated that Tamika was having difficulty keeping up with her classmates because she became short of breath when participating in activities. She has no persistent cough, wheeze, or seasonal allergies. The chapter also provides essential guidance and information for understanding how to diagnose and manage this case. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for the family nurse practitioner.