Which Action Is the Highest Priority for the Nurse When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which action is the highest priority for the nurse when educating a pregnant adolescent?

• A) Emphasize the need to eliminate common teenage snack foods because they are high in fat and sodium.
• B) Determine the weight gain needed to meet adolescent growth and add 35 pounds.
• C) Suggest that she not eat at fast-food restaurants to avoid foods of poor nutritional value.
• D) Realize that most adolescents are unwilling to make dietary changes during pregnancy.

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