To determine cultural influences on a client's diet, the nurse ...

[mynx]

To determine cultural influences on a client's diet, the nurse should first:
 
  a. Evaluate the client's weight gain during pregnancy.
  b. Assess the socioeconomic status of the client.
  c. Discuss the four food groups with the client.
  d. Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture.

Question 2

When teaching a pregnant woman with class II heart disease, the nurse should:
 
  a. advise her to gain at least 30 pounds.
  b. explain the importance of a diet high in calcium.
  c. instruct her to avoid strenuous activity.
  d. inform her of the need to limit fluid intake.

[14vl19]

Answer to Question 1

D
Understanding the client's food preferences and how she prepares food will assist the nurse in determining whether the client's culture is adversely affecting her nutritional intake.
Evaluating a client's weight gain during pregnancy should be included for all clients, not just for those who are culturally different.
The socioeconomic status of the clients may alter the nutritional intake, but not the cultural influence.
Teaching the food groups to the client should come after assessing food preference.

Answer to Question 2

C
Activity may need to be limited so that cardiac demand does not exceed cardiac capacity.

[mynx]

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[14vl19]

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