During a well-child visit, the nurse determines the BMI and reviews the food records to evaluate for which of the following?
A) Adequacy of intake C) Risks of obesity
B) Progression toward optimal BMI D) Risks of malnutrition
A
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During each well-child visit the nurse should monitor the growth in height and weight. The food records should also be evaluated to assess adequacy of intake.
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