Which is the most appropriate assessment question for the nurse to ask when collecting nutritional data from an adolescent client?
1. "How do you feel about your weight and the way you look?"
2. "What did you have to eat so far today?"
3. "What is your favorite grocery store?"
4. "Do you eat school lunches or pack a lunch from home each day?"
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Explanation:
1. The best way to obtain information to include in the plan of care is to use a broad opening question. It also is important to ask information about the way the child feels about his or her body image.
2. Asking about eating habits contributes to the nutritional history but is not the most helpful individual aspect in establishing a comprehensive plan of care.
3. Asking about food selection at a grocery store contributes to the nutritional history but is not the most helpful individual aspect in establishing a comprehensive plan of care.
4. Asking about food selection at school contributes to the nutritional history but is not the most helpful individual aspect in establishing a comprehensive plan of care.
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