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ss2343 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is leading a session on nutrition for newly delivered women. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

1. Because I am breastfeeding, I need a low calcium intake.
2. Breastfeeding requires that I eat lots of protein daily.
3. Since I am bottle-feeding, I don't have to eat vegetables.
4. Bottle-feeding moms like me require a high sodium intake.

Question 2

The school nurse is planning a class about nutrition for pregnant teens. The nurse knows that several of the pregnant teenage patients have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.

Which should the nurse encourage the teens to consume more of in order to increase iron absorption?
1. Gatorade
2. Orange juice
3. Milk
4. Green tea

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Breastfeeding requires an increase of 1,000 mg per day of calciumthe same amount of calcium that is recommended during pregnancy.
Rationale 2: Breastfeeding patients should consume 65 g of protein daily during the first six months of breastfeeding and 62 g daily during the second six months. Protein is a major ingredient in breast milk.
Rationale 3: Although vitamin intake is not directly related to bottle-feeding, good nutritional habits are important to form while bottle-feeding, because in the future, the baby will be eating what the mother eats.
Rationale 4: Sodium intake is not increased during bottle-feeding.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Gatorade does not contain vitamin C.
Rationale 2: Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and non-meat sources.
Rationale 3: Milk does not contain vitamin C.
Rationale 4: Green tea does not contain vitamin C.