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cagreen833

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When assessing a pregnant woman in her last trimester, which question would be most appropriate to use to gather information about weight gain and fluid retention?
 
  A) What's your usual dietary intake for a typical day?
  B) What size maternity clothes are you wearing now?
  C) How puffy does your face look by the end of a day?
  D) How swollen do your ankles appear before you go to bed?

Question 2

A nurse strongly encourages a pregnant client to avoid eating swordfish and tilefish because these fish contain which of the following?
 
  A) Excess folic acid, which could increase the risk for neural tube defects
  B) Mercury, which could harm the developing fetus if eaten in large amounts
  C) Lactose, which leads to abdominal discomfort, gas, and diarrhea
  D) Low-quality protein that does not meet the woman's requirements



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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