The nurse is working with a pregnant teen. In order to accurately assess the teen's nutritional intake, the nurse should:
1. Assess laboratory values.
2. Ask her to complete a 24-hour dietary recall.
3. Observe for clinical signs of malnutrition.
4. Ask about her cooking facilities.
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Rationale:
1. Laboratory values only provide information about the nutritional status of the client.
2. A 24-hour recall is the only method listed that assesses the client's food intake.
3. Clinical signs of malnutrition only provide information about the nutritional status of the client.
4. Cooking facilities might not be related to food intake.
Assessment
Physiologic Integrity
Application
Learning Outcome 12.7 Examine the basic factors a nurse should consider when offering nutritional counseling to a pregnant adolescent.
Chapter 12_LO08
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