A 16-year-old patient in an outpatient setting with a body mass index of 35 tells the nurse, "I am going to lose weight by eliminating all fat from my diet." Which action should the nurse take first?
1. Contact the physician.
2. Notify the patient's parents.
3. Refer the patient to a dietitian.
4. Discuss the role of fat in metabolism.
Correct Answer: 4
All individuals require some fat in the diet. It is important for the nurse to discuss this with the patient. The interaction will provide additional information concerning the patient's knowledge of a healthy diet. A discussion with the parents and the physician is likely warranted, but this can wait until after a discussion with the patient. A referral from the physician is needed in order to contact the dietitian.
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