Asked by Adrianna Moody on Jul 24, 2024
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The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a 15-year-old girl who tells the nurse that she is "so fat." Assessment reveals that she is 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 110 pounds. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "How much do you think you should weigh?"
B) "Don't worry about it; you're not that overweight."
C) "The best thing for you would be to go on a diet."
D) "I used to always think I was fat when I was your age."
Nutritional Assessment
The analysis of various health factors to determine a person's nutritional status and dietary needs.
Overweight
A condition characterized by having more body weight than is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, often due to excess body fat.
Fat
A natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.
- Develop an understanding of the fluctuating dietary needs throughout an individual’s life, from infancy to old age.
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Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the fluctuating dietary needs throughout an individual’s life, from infancy to old age.
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