A 16-year-old student came to see the school nurse because she felt "nervous and shaky."
They reviewed her diet history, and the student admitted that she drank 5–6 cups of coffee every morning before school and caffeinated soda during the day despite the fact that her parents asked her to decrease her caffeine intake. The best response for the nurse would be: 1. "Caffeine is a form of drug and can cause serious health problems if overused.".
2. "You are probably not feeling well because you did not eat breakfast and have low blood sugar.".
3. "Many adults drink more caffeine that that in a day.".
4. " Caffeine is a central nervous depressant and can cause you to feel funny.".
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Rationale: Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, energy drinks, and medicine. Caffeine content on these products will be listed on the ingredient list or content label and should be checked prior to use. Overuse of caffeine can cause serious health problems. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and can cause people to feel irritable and/or shaky. Medications containing caffeine include (but are not limited to) analgesics, cold remedies, and stimulants.
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