A pregnant teenage patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency ...

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A pregnant teenage patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which nutrient should the nurse encourage her to take to increase iron absorption?
 
  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin D
  4. Vitamin E

Question 2

During labor, the fetus was in a brow presentation, but after a prolonged labor, the fetus converted to face presentation and was delivered vaginally with forceps assist. The nurse should explain to the parents that:
 
  1. The infant will need to be observed for meconium aspiration.
  2. Facial edema and head molding will subside in a few days.
  3. The infant will be given prophylactic antibiotics.
  4. Breastfeeding will need to be delayed for a day or two.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: While vitamin A is good for the body, it does not promote the absorption of iron.
Rationale 2: Vitamin C is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and nonmeat sources.
Rationale 3: While vitamin D is good for the body, it does not promote the absorption of iron.
Rationale 4: While vitamin E is good for the body, it does not promote the absorption of iron.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: There is no mention of meconium-stained fluid that would cause the nurse to assess for meconium aspiration.
Rationale 2: Any facial edema and head molding that result from the use of forceps at birth will subside in a few days.
Rationale 3: There is no reason to place the infant on antibiotics.
Rationale 4: There is no reason to delay breastfeeding.