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piesebel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The pregnant client asks the nurse about the type of exercises that are allowable during her pregnancy. The nurse would instruct the client that the safest exercise to engage in is which of the following?

1. Swimming
2. Water skiing
3. Aerobic exercising
4. Downhill skiing

Question 2

The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client visiting the antenatal clinic about foods that are rich in folic acid. The nurse would encourage the client to increase intake of which of the following foods that are highest in folic acid?

1. Cheese
2. Chicken
3. Rice
4. Green leafy vegetables

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1

Rationale: Competitive or high-risk sports, such as scuba diving, water skiing, downhill skiing, horseback riding, basketball, volleyball, aerobic exercising, and gymnastics, should be avoided. Nonweight-bearing exercises are preferable to weight-bearing exercises. Exercises to avoid are shoulder standing and bicycling with the legs in the air because the use of the knee-chest position should be avoided. Nonweight-bearing exercise, such as swimming, is allowable.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale: Of the choices available, green leafy vegetables are highest in folic acid. Other sources of folic acid include whole grains, fruits, liver, dried peas, and beans. Chicken, rice, and cheese are not high in folic acid. Cheese is high in calcium, and rice and chicken are good sources of iron.