A pregnant client who is a lacto-vegetarian asks the nurse for ...

[fahad]

A pregnant client who is a lacto-vegetarian asks the nurse for assistance with her diet. What instruction should the nurse give? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Protein is important; therefore, the addition of one serving of meat a day is necessary.
   B. A daily supplement of 4 mg vitamin B12 is important.
   C. The high fiber in a vegetarian diet is dangerous for pregnant women.
   D. Eggs are important to add to your diet. Eat six eggs per week.
   E. Milk products contain protein, but they are very low in iron.

Question 2

The nurse has determined that a pregnant client has pica after the client confides to the nurse that she is eating laundry starch daily. The nurse should assess the client for:
 
  A. Alopecia.
   B. Weight loss.
   C. Iron-deficiency anemia.
   D. Fecal impaction.

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C

[fahad]

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[zacnyjessica]

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