The family clinic nurse initiates conversation with Randy, a 16-year-old male, who is 5' 10" and weighs 250 pounds. Randy has come for a health maintenance examination. An appropriate question for the nurse to ask regarding his weight is:
A) Randy, what do you think about your weight right now?
B) Randy, do you realize that the weight you have gained this year has put you into an obese category?
C) Randy, exercise is important at your age and I am wondering if you regularly participate in any activity?
D) Randy, I wonder if you are willing to talk about your excessive weight gain this year?
A
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