A 12-year-old female patient complains that her periods are making her fat.Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

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The nurse should first assess what type of weight gain the patient is concerned about.From there,the nurse can make recommendations on how to modify daily lifestyles.The nurse should not assume that the patient is eating too many sweets.It is inappropriate to dismiss a patient's concerns by telling her that she is being too emotional,or that no one else sees her problem.This would negatively affect the nurse-patient interaction.

A 12-Year-Old Female Patient Complains That Her Periods Are Making