Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
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An adolescent client comes to the clinic 3 weeks after the birth of her first baby. She tells the nurse she is concerned because she has not returned to her pre-pregnant weight. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Encourage her to talk about her view of herself. To an adolescent, body image is very important, and addressing this concern first facilitates further assessment.