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TFauchery

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The patient who is 28 weeks pregnant shows a 10-pound weight gain from 2 weeks ago. What is the nurse's initial action?
 
  a. Assess food intake.
  b. Weigh the patient again.
  c. Take the blood pressure.
  d. Notify the physician.

Question 2

The patient remarks that she has heard some foods will enhance brain development of the fetus. The nurse replies that foods high in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are thought to enhance brain development. What food can the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Fried fish
  b. Olive oil
  c. Red meat
  d. Leafy green vegetables


annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The marked weight gain may be an indication of gestational hypertension. The blood pressure should be assessed before notifying the physician.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Foods rich in DHA are red meat, flounder, halibut, and soybean and canola oil. Frying fish negatively alters the DHA.


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