A 16-Year-Old Patient in an Outpatient Setting with a Body

question 40

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old patient in an outpatient setting with a body mass index of 35 tells a nurse "I am going to lose weight by eliminating all fat from my diet." Which of these actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

• A)Contact the physician.
• B)Notify the patient's parents.
• C)Refer the patient to a dietitian.
• D)Discuss the role of fat in metabolism.

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