A school nurse is teaching an adolescent girl of normal weight some of the key factors necessary to maintain good nutrition in her teen years. What would the nurse be correct to focus on?
A) Decreasing her calories and encouraging her to maintain her weight to avoid obesity
B) Increasing BMI to at least 35, taking a multivitamin, and discussing body image
C) Increasing milk intake, eating a balanced diet, and discussing eating disorders
D) Obtaining a food diary along with providing close monitoring for anorexia
Ans: C
Chapter: 5
Client Needs: A-2
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 9
Page and Header: 68, Nutritional Assessment
Feedback: Adolescent girls are considered to be at high risk for nutritional disorders. Increasing milk intake provides increased calcium and a balanced diet will provide the necessary vitamins and minerals. If adolescents are diagnosed with eating disorders early, the recovery chances are increased. Option A is incorrect; the question presents no information that indicates a need for decreasing her calories. Option B is incorrect; a person with a BMI of 35 would be obese. Option D is incorrect; a food diary is used for assessing eating habits, but the question asks for teaching factors related to good nutrition.
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