The mother of a 1-year-old client has placed the child on a low-fat diet to prevent the development of obesity. What should the nurse explain to this mother?
a. It is never too early to worry about childhood obesity
b. Children should be switched to a low-fat diet when they reach their first birthday
c. Fat is an extremely important component in the diet of children under the age of two
d. Studies have shown that children who are not on a low-fat diet often develop coronary disease as adults
c. Fat is an extremely important component in the diet of children under the age of two
Children under the age of two years require a high-fat diet for proper development of the brain and nervous system. Childhood obesity has been linked with adult coronary disease, but a high-fat diet is essential for development in children age two and younger. Children on a low-fat diet have shown a measurable decrease on mental and psychomotor scores.
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What aspect of policy development is this? 1. Administrative decision. 2. Legislation. 3. Judicial decision. 4. Regulation.
Which attribute is necessary for the nurse who wishes to be a client advocate?
1. Restricting work to those areas in which the nurse has expertise and experience. 2. Referring any political action needs to a political action committee. 3. Avoiding conflicts with physicians and healthcare agency administrators. 4. Being assertive in representing the needs of the client and family.
The nurse is teaching a pregnant 14-year-old patient who is at 10 weeks' gestation about the expected body changes that will occur during pregnancy. Which patient statement indicates that additional information is needed?
1. "My breasts are going to get even bigger than they've gotten over the past couple of years." 2. "My belly will gradually get more round, especially from the middle of pregnancy on." 3. "My hair will feel thicker until I deliver, and then I'll lose more hair than usual for a few weeks." 4. "My skin won't change, and I'll look just as good in a bikini next year as I did last summer."
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has scoliosis that has affected sensation below the level of the umbilicus. What should the nurse instruct the client to do, to reduce the risk of adverse effects during pregnancy? Select all that apply
1. Walk slowly and deliberately. 2. Limit the amount of daily exercise. 3. Eat fewer calories to restrict weight gain. 4. Ingest adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and water. 5. Review signs of pending labor other than uterine contractions.