The nurse is working with a pregnant 14-year-old. Which statement indicates that additional education is required?
1. "Because I am still growing, I need more calories than a pregnant adult."
2. "I need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to get enough vitamins."
3. "My favorite food is pizza, and I eat it once a week."
4. "Because I don't eat breakfast, I'll have to eat more at supper."
4
Explanation: 4. Pregnant young adolescents should eat breakfast to ensure the adequate calorie and protein intake needed. In assessing the diet of the pregnant adolescent, the nurse should consider the eating pattern over time, not simply a single day's intake.
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