The nurse is promoting nutrition to a 13-year-old boy who is ...

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The nurse is promoting nutrition to a 13-year-old boy who is overweight. Which of the following comments would be expected to be included in the discussion?
 
  A) You need to go on a low-fat diet.
  B) Eat what your parents eat.
  C) Go out for a sport at school.
  D) Keep a food diary.

Question 2

After teaching the parents of a 9-year-old girl about safety, which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
 
  A) She can ride in the front seat of the car once she is 10 years old.
  B) We need to buy her a helmet so she can ride her scooter.
  C) She should ride her bike with the traffic on the side of the road.
  D) We signed her up for swim lesions at the local community center.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
Having the boy keep a detailed food diary for 1 week will determine his current patterns of eating. This can then be used to show him how to make small changes that produce results, especially if he eats before periods of inactivity such as before going to bed or when he is bored. Thinking in terms of a diet is negative and can lead to poor body image. If the parents have poor eating habits, this could be bad advice. The child could too easily choose the wrong sport or do poorly. It's best to offer solutions with more variety.

Answer to Question 2

A
Response:
Children under 12 years of age must sit in the back seat of the car. Laws in most states require helmets for riding bicycles and scooters. When riding a bike, the child should ride on the side of the road traveling with the traffic. Children should know how to swim. If swimming skills are limited, the child must wear a life preserver at all times.

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