Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Group of female adolescentsA nurse is teaching a group of female adolescents about healthy eating. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Increase the amount of your dietary iron intake. Female adolescents are at higher risk for iron deficiency due to menstrual blood loss. Iron is essential for proper growth and development. Increasing dietary iron intake can prevent anemia and support overall health.
Incorrect answers:
A: Limiting sodium intake is important, but not the priority in this context.
B: Caloric needs vary based on individual factors, so a specific range may not be appropriate for all adolescents.
D: Vitamin D is important for bone health, so decreasing intake during menstruation is not recommended.
Incorrect answers:
A: Limiting sodium intake is important, but not the priority in this context.
B: Caloric needs vary based on individual factors, so a specific range may not be appropriate for all adolescents.
D: Vitamin D is important for bone health, so decreasing intake during menstruation is not recommended.