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arivle123

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The client with b-thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0 . The nurse is preparing an education session for the client. Which statement should the nurse include?
 
  A. You need to increase your intake of meat and other iron-rich foods.
   B. Your low hemoglobin could put you into preterm labor.
   C. Increasing your vitamin C intake will help your hemoglobin level.
   D. You should not take iron or folic acid supplements.

Question 2

A newly diagnosed type I, insulin-dependent diabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. The best explanation would include:
 
  A. Your baby may be smaller than average at birth.
   B. Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth.
   C. As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all.
   D. Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days.



mcomstock09

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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