Author Question: The school nurse is explaining to older school children that obesity increases the risk for which ... (Read 145 times)

erika · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The school nurse is explaining to older school children that obesity increases the risk for which disorders? (Select all that apply.)

a. Asthma
b. Hypertension
c. Dyslipidemia
d. Irritable bowel disease
e. Altered glucose metabolism

Question 2

Which should the nurse teach to parents regarding oral health of children? (Select all that apply.)

a. Fluoridated water should be used.
b. Early childhood caries is a preventable disease.
c. Dental caries is a rare chronic disease of childhood.
d. Dental hygiene should begin with the first tooth eruption.
e. Childhood caries does not happen until after 2 years of age.

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Overweight youth have increased risk for a cluster of cardiovascular factors that include hypertension, altered glucose metabolism, and dyslipidemia. Irritable bowel disease and asthma are not linked to obesity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Oral health instructions to parents of children should include use of fluoridated water and dental hygiene beginning with the first tooth eruption. In addition, early childhood caries is a preventable disease and should be included in the teaching session. Dental caries is a common, not rare, chronic disease of childhood. Childhood caries may begin before the first birthday.