A clinic nurse is working with an extremely obese teen. Besides nutrition and related health effects, what else should the nurse assess the patient for?
A. Alcoholism
B. Hepatitis C
C. Lanugo
D. Seat-belt use
Answer: D. Seat-belt use
According to the results of a recent study, overweight teens tended to engage in high-risk behaviors such as smoking, chewing tobacco, and neglecting to wear a seat belt. The nurse should assess the teen for these behaviors. Alcoholism, presence of lanugo, and hepatitis C are not related.
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