The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent with a BMI

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a BMI of 22 and the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition,more than body requirements related to caloric intake greater than metabolic needs.Which nursing interventions will the nurse use to help the adolescent achieve a balanced diet?

• A) Use sugary treats as a reward for getting good grades in school.
• B) Encourage the adolescent to gradually increase physical activity.
• C) Recommend intake of at least 2 to 3 L of water each day.
• D) Remind the adolescent of how body image affects relationships.
• E) Encourage the adolescent to eat breakfast every day before school.

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The male reproductive fluid containing spermatozoa and various other components, used for reproduction.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

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The process of cell division without growth in between, typically occurring right after fertilization in zygotes.

Cell Divisions

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