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lunatika

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When counseling a client about getting enough iron in her diet, the maternity nurse should tell her that:
 
  a. Milk, coffee, and tea aid iron absorption if consumed at the same time as iron.
  b. Iron absorption is inhibited by a diet rich in vitamin C.
  c. Iron supplements are permissible for children in small doses.
  d. Constipation is common with iron supplements.

Question 2

Three servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese plus two servings of meat, poultry, or fish adequately supply the recommended amount of protein for a pregnant woman.
 
  Many patients are concerned about the increased levels of mercury in fish and may be afraid to include this source of nutrients in their diet. Sound advice by the nurse to assist the client in determining which fish is safe to consume would include:
  a. Canned white tuna is a preferred choice.
  b. Avoid shark, swordfish, and mackerel.
  c. Fish caught in local waterways are the safest.
  d. Salmon and shrimp contain high levels of mercury.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Constipation can be a problem. Milk, coffee, and tea inhibit iron absorption when consumed at the same time as iron. Vitamin C promotes iron absorption. Children who ingest iron can get very sick and even die.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
As a precaution, the pregnant patient should avoid eating all of these and the less common tilefish. High levels of mercury can harm the developing nervous system of the fetus. It is essential for the nurse to assist the client in understanding the differences between numerous sources of this product. A pregnant client can 12 ounces a week of canned light tuna; however, canned white, albacore, or tuna steaks contain higher levels of mercury and should be limited to no more than 6 ounces per week. It is a common misconception that fish caught in local waterways are the safest. Pregnant women and mothers of young children should check with local advisories about the safety of fish caught by families and friends in nearby bodies of water. If no information is available, these fish sources should be avoided, limited to less than 6 ounces, or the only fish consumed that week. Commercially caught fish that are low in mercury include salmon, shrimp, pollock, or catfish.




lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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