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stevenposner

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What is best for the nurse to suggest to the parents of an overweight 9-year-old to help prevent obesity?
 
  a. Use whole milk as a between-meal snack because it is more filling than skim milk.
  b. Feed the child before family meal times to monitor intake more closely.
  c. Encourage the child to engage in physical activity for at least an hour a day.
  d. Remove all sweets and junk food from the house.

Question 2

A school-age child becomes frustrated with a school assignment and says, I can't do this What is the most developmentally supportive response from the parent?
 
  a. Ask, What is it that is so difficult?
  b. Allow the child to quit the effort.
  c. Call in older siblings to help.
  d. Finish the project for them.



duke02

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Regular physical activity reduces weight.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Helping the child focus on the problem that is keeping him from mastery can limit frustration. Quitting or having someone else finish is detrimental to the development of industry.



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