Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent patient at 20 weeks gestation with weight loss from 110 to 106 pounds.An adolescent patient at 20 weeks gestation states that it is important not to have a baby that weighs too much. She states this has been her rationale for limiting calories. Her weight has decreased from 110 pounds to 106 pounds. What would be the best nursing response?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Educating about the need for nutrition supports fetal health without judgment, unlike the other responses which dismiss concerns or blame.