The nurse is caring for a pregnant teen. What should the nurse do to accurately assess the teen's nutritional intake?
1. Assess laboratory values.
2. Ask about cooking facilities.
3. Observe for clinical signs of malnutrition.
4. Ask to complete a dietary recall to identify eating patterns.
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Explanation:
1. Laboratory values only provide information about the nutritional status of the client.
2. Cooking facilities might not be related to food intake.
3. Clinical signs of malnutrition only provide information about the nutritional status of the client.
4. In assessing the diet of the pregnant adolescent, it is important to consider the eating pattern over time, not simply a single day's intake. Once the pattern is identified, counseling can be directed toward correcting deficiencies.
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