Author Question: Which pregnant client is at risk for poor nutritional status? Select all that apply. A) Teens and ... (Read 73 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Which pregnant client is at risk for poor nutritional status? Select all that apply.

A) Teens and women older than 35 years of age
B) Prepartum BMI of less than 18.5 or greater than 25
C) Multiparity
D) Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
E) Exercise of 30 minutes per day

Question 2

Prolactin is the hormone that

a. is responsible for milk let-down.
b. is responsible for milk synthesis.
c. prepares the body for pregnancy.
d. is responsible for relaxing muscle tone during pregnancy.

nanny · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
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There are various factors associated with high-risk pregnancy. They include teens (15 and younger) and women 35 and older; a prepregnancy BMI of less than 18.5 or greater than 25; and poor obstetric history, high parity, and multiparity.

Answer to Question 2

B
Prolactin primarily stimulates milk synthesis. Oxytocin is responsible for milk let-down. Proge-sterone and estrogen prepare the body for pregnancy. Progesterone relaxes muscle tone during pregnancy.