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nummyann

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The nurse is teaching a patient in the first trimester of pregnancy about the importance of folic acid in the diet and how folic acid supplements might be beneficial. For which reason is the nurse teaching the patient about this vitamin?
 
  A) Maintains energy throughout the pregnancy
  B) Controls the risk of hypertension while pregnant
  C) Prevents neural tube disorders in the developing fetus
  D) Sustains a slow and steady weight gain while pregnant

Question 2

A patient who learns of being 9 weeks pregnant asks the nurse to explain the changes that are occurring with her body. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being appropriate for the patient at this time?
 
  A) Anxiety
  B) Impaired coping
  C) Deficient knowledge
  D) Readiness for enhanced knowledge



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Answer to Question 1

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Folic acid deficiency in pregnancy can lead to midline closure defects such neural tube disorders. One of the 2020 National Health Goals addresses an adequate folic acid intake while pregnant, and the nurse can help the nation achieve this goal by urging women to have an optimum folic acid level. Folic acid is not encouraged in the pregnant patient to maintain energy, control the risk of hypertension, or sustain a slow and steady weight gain while pregnant.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient asks the nurse to explain the changes that are occurring, which indicates that the patient is ready for more information or enhanced knowledge. Deficient knowledge would be appropriate if the patient where participating in some action or activity that would be harmful and would need information to correct that action. The patient's request for more information is not consistent with the diagnoses of anxiety or impaired coping.



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