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nramada · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is performing a community needs assessment. Which of the following concepts is accurate regarding the influence that an individual's peers can have on health promotion behaviors?

1. Peers are more often associated with negatively influencing individual health promotion behaviors.
2. Peers can positively influence health promotion behaviors, especially if the peer is experiencing benefits from the behavior.
3. Only adolescents and the elderly are susceptible to peer influences regarding health promotion behaviors.
4. Celebrity spokespersons have been found to have very little impact on individual health promotion behaviors.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about making better food choices to help her lose weight. Which of the following should the nurse encourage the client to choose? Select all that apply.

A) Apple slices
B) Plain yogurt with fruit slices
C) Baked chicken without skin
D) Enriched bread with butter
E) Low-sugar candy
F) Bologna and whole wheat bread sandwich

ju · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Peers can have a powerful and positive influence on individual health promotion behaviors. Peers are especially influential when they have experienced improvements in their health that can be visualized by others. Peers can exert more influence during specific life stages. Celebrity spokespersons are often seen by community members as their peers and they do have the power to promote positive lifestyle changes.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Feedback:
Some foods are calorie dense, such as regular soft drinks, most desserts, fried foods, full-fat dairy products, high-fat meat, and processed foods. They are considered calorie dense due to their solid fats and added sugars content. Clients should be encouraged to choose nutrient-dense foods instead. These include items prepared without added fat and sugar.