Which nutritional information should the nurse suggest to a ...

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Which nutritional information should the nurse suggest to a pregnant patient who follows a vegetarian eating plan?
 
  A) Include at least one serving of meat daily.
  B) Be careful not to eat more than four servings of fruit daily.
  C) Discontinue a vegetarian diet for the remainder of pregnancy.
  D) Anticipate needing a vitamin B12 supplement during pregnancy.

Question 2

A woman of normal weight learns that she is pregnant and asks the nurse how much weight she should gain until delivery. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
 
  A) Do not gain over 20 lb.
  B) Any gain over 30 lb is ideal.
  C) Twenty-five to 35 lb is ideal.
  D) The amount of weight gain is not important.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal protein, so if animal protein is excluded from the diet, vitamin B12 deficiency can occur unless this is supplemented. The patient should anticipate needing a vitamin B12 supplement while pregnant. The patient is a vegetarian and will not add meat to the diet. The intake of fruit will not adversely affect the patient or the development fetus. The patient may or may not want to discontinue the vegetarian diet while pregnant.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
A weight gain of 25 to 35 lb encourages fetal growth yet does not lead to a maternal weight gain postpregnancy. A patient who is overweight might be encouraged to limit weight gain to 20 lb while pregnant. A weight gain over 30 lb might be recommended for the patient that is underweight. The amount of weight gain is important to ensure adequate growth and health of the developing fetus and mother.