The school nurse determines that a 14-year-old student has ...

[asd123]

The school nurse determines that a 14-year-old student has reached an expected level of cognitive development. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  1. Thinks logically
  2. Thinks about the future
  3. Makes rational statements
  4. Uses a trial-and-error process
  5. States things as they could be

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to instruct a client about nutritional needs before and during pregnancy. What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume in order to meet the requirements for folic acid?
 
  1. Meats, fish, and poultry
  2. A mix of vegetables and fiber
  3. Oranges and green leafy vegetables
  4. Low-fat and high-protein foods

[DylanD1323]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 begin the formal operations stage of cognitive development. They are able to think logically.

Rationale 2: Adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 begin the formal operations stage of cognitive development. They are able to think futuristically.

Rationale 3: Adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 begin the formal operations stage of cognitive development. They are able to think rationally.

Rationale 4: A trial-and-error process is a cognitive approach used by toddlers.

Rationale 5: Adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 begin the formal operations stage of cognitive development. They can conceptualize things as they could be rather than as they are.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Protein sources are important for overall health but do not increase intake of folic acid.
Rationale 2: Folic acid is important to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Neural tube defects occur in the first few weeks of fetal development. Folic acidrich foods include green leafy vegetables, oranges, and dried beans.
Rationale 3: Folic acid is important to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Neural tube defects occur in the first few weeks of fetal development. Folic acidrich foods include green leafy vegetables, oranges, and dried beans.
Rationale 4: Protein sources and low-fat foods are important for overall health but do not increase intake of folic acid.

[asd123]

Thank you!

[DylanD1323]

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