The nurse is preparing to instruct a pregnant patient with a history of tuberculosis on care needed while pregnant. What should the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) Maintain a high vitamin C intake.
B) Maintain a high intake of calcium.
C) Be prepared to have the child by cesarean birth.
D) Avoid contracting an upper respiratory infection.
Question 2
A patient with heart disease who is 28 weeks pregnant asks the nurse why office appointments have been scheduled every week for the next 4 weeks. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
A) This is the routine schedule for all pregnant patients.
B) This is when most patients have a risk of going into early labor.
C) During weeks 28 and 32, blood volume peaks, and heart function can be affected.
D) Extra care is needed to make sure the fetus is developing normally during this time period.
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