A 7 year old male is referred to the school clinic because he fainted on the playground. His height is 3 feet, 7 inches (107.5 cm), he weighs 55 pounds (25 kilograms), and his body mass index (BMI) is 20.9. Which assessment finding is most important for the RN to address?

A.  He consumed 2 bottles of water in 30 minutes prior to fainting.

B.   Since age 3 he has experienced exercise induced asthma. 

C.   Reports drinking 3-4 high calorie, carbonated beverages daily.

D.  The child's father has a history of fainting when exercising. 

The answer is

C.  Reports drinking 3-4 high calorie, carbonated beverages daily.

Step-by-step explanation

The sugar in many carbonated drinks, including soda and energy drinks, may cause low blood sugar during exercise. For this reason, the 7-year-old male fainted on the playground because of the high-calorie beverages such as soda and energy drinks. Low blood sugar levels during exercise can cause fainting. For this reason, the assessment finding that is most important for the RN to address is the drinking of drinking 3-4 high calorie, carbonated beverages daily

Reference

Martinez E. ( 2017). The effects of carbonated drinks. Retrieved from https://www.livestrong.com/article/517219-the-effects-of-carbonated-drinks-on-exercising/ s on exercising. Retrieved from https://www.livestrong.com/article/517219-the-effects-of-carbonated-drinks-on-exercising/