A newly admitted adolescent is being questioned by the nurse in regards to his health history. The nurse should follow up on which of the following patient statements?
Explanation
• Body image and weight are major issues among adolescents. Extreme dieting is unhealthy and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.
• At this stage, teens age 12-18 are managing the conflict of Identity vs role confusion and are at increased risk for eating disorders and unhealthy habits.
• The other three options are all normal behaviors during adolescence.