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An Adolescent Female States That She Cannot Use Condoms Because

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An adolescent female states that she cannot use condoms because her "boyfriend won't let her." Which action by the nurse would best fill the role of the advocate for this client?

Grasp the concept of basal metabolism and its role in bodily functions.
Identify the failure of homeostatic regulation of food intake and its consequences.
Comprehend the relationship between eating disorders and major affective disorders.
Recognize how hyperinsulinemia contributes to obesity.

Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood.

PET

Positron Emission Tomography, a scanning method that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes and in other physiological activities in the body.

Physiology

The scientific study of the normal functions and mechanisms occurring in a living system or organism.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), indicating cardiovascular activity and fitness levels.

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