Author Question: The nurse is doing nutrition counseling with a 21-year-old pregnant woman in the clinic area. What ... (Read 73 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is doing nutrition counseling with a 21-year-old pregnant woman in the clinic area. What should the nurse explain to the client about caloric intake during the second and third trimesters of her pregnancy?

A) She will need approximately 450 cal/day increase during the third trimester.
B) She will need approximately 450 cal/day increase during the second trimester.
C) She will need approximately 500 cal/day increase during the third trimester.
D) She will need approximately 500 cal/day increase during the second trimester.

Question 2

A woman who is 4 months pregnant and has already gained 25 pounds should

a. eat a low-calorie diet to help her lose the extra weight.
b. modify her food intake if it is excessive but not attempt to lose weight.
c. take a multivitamin/mineral supplement and consume 1200 kcal a day.
d. work hard not to gain any more weight during the remainder of the pregnancy.

shaquita · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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It is recommended that a pregnant woman increase her calorie intake by 340 cal/day during the second trimester and 450 cal/day during the third trimester.

Answer to Question 2

B
A weight gain of 25 pounds in the first 4 months of pregnancy is high. However, pregnancy is not a time to restrict energy and food intake and attempt to lose weight. The mother should focus on following a well-balanced eating plan, modifying her food intake if it is excessive. 1200 kcals/day would be insufficient to support a healthy pregnancy; taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement cannot compensate for inadequate food intake.