The Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation to a Group of Adolescent

question 49

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a presentation to a group of adolescent clients regarding proper nutrition. Which of the following teachings is appropriate for this group?

• A)The high metabolism of the typical adolescent lowers nutritional requirements.
• B)It is normal for adolescents to consume a lot of calories, but their diet should still be balanced.
• C)Roughly half of an adolescent's daily caloric intake should come from fats.
• D)The taste preferences of adolescents typically correlate to the nutritional value of what they eat.

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve

The volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after the end of a normal tidal expiration.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that aid in the process of breathing by controlling the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Elevate Ribs

The action of lifting the ribs through muscle contraction, which increases the volume of the thoracic cavity to aid in inhalation.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs characterized by a loss of elasticity and enlargement of air spaces, leading to breathing difficulties.