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jCorn1234

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on: Jun 25, 2018
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. The nurse's appropriate response would be:
 
  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.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a 68-year-old woman who is complaining of constipation. What concern exists regarding her nutritional status?
 
  a. Absorption of nutrients may be impaired.
  b. Constipation may represent a food allergy.
  c. The patient may need emergency surgery to correct the problem.
  d. Gastrointestinal problems will increase her caloric demand.


huda

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Adolescents' increased body awareness and self-consciousness may cause eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, conditions in which the real or perceived body image does not favorably compare with an ideal image. The nurse should not belittle the adolescent's feelings, provide unsolicited advice, or agree with her.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation may interfere with nutrient intake or absorption. The other responses are not correct.


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