A nurse is conducting a nutritional screening for a 16-year-old client during a routine school health assessment. Which of the following findings would most likely require further evaluation and intervention to address potential nutritional deficiencies?
Frequently skips breakfast during the school week
Reports occasional consumption of sugary snacks
A weight loss of 12 pounds over three months, unintentional
A weight loss of 12 pounds over three months requires further evaluation because it is a significant and unexplained change, particularly in an adolescent. Adolescence is a period of rapid growth, and unexpected weight changes can indicate an underlying issue such as an eating disorder, malnutrition, or another health condition. The other choices could suggest areas to consider but do not immediately indicate a potential nutritional deficiency. For example, skipping breakfast might impact energy levels but does not directly indicate a deficiency, and mild acne is not necessarily related to nutrition.
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