Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 14-year-old male seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height.A 14-year-old male seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height. The parents ask the nurse if they should be concerned about this behaviour. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A. His caloric intake would have to be excessive for him to gain weight.
Rationale: At 14 years old, the individual is likely going through a growth spurt, which requires increased energy intake. However, despite eating frequently, his weight is appropriate for his height. This indicates that his caloric intake is not excessive enough to lead to weight gain. Therefore, the nurse would reassure the parents that there is no immediate concern regarding his eating behavior.
Summary of other choices:
B: He is substituting food for unfilled needs - This choice is incorrect as it assumes emotional eating without any evidence to support this claim.
C: This is normal because of increase in body mass during this time - While growth and development are occurring during adolescence, the statement does not address the specific situation of excessive eating without weight gain.
D: This is abnormal and suggestive of possible future obesity - This choice is incorrect as the individual's weight is currently appropriate for his height, indicating that future
Rationale: At 14 years old, the individual is likely going through a growth spurt, which requires increased energy intake. However, despite eating frequently, his weight is appropriate for his height. This indicates that his caloric intake is not excessive enough to lead to weight gain. Therefore, the nurse would reassure the parents that there is no immediate concern regarding his eating behavior.
Summary of other choices:
B: He is substituting food for unfilled needs - This choice is incorrect as it assumes emotional eating without any evidence to support this claim.
C: This is normal because of increase in body mass during this time - While growth and development are occurring during adolescence, the statement does not address the specific situation of excessive eating without weight gain.
D: This is abnormal and suggestive of possible future obesity - This choice is incorrect as the individual's weight is currently appropriate for his height, indicating that future