A pregnant client has lactose intolerance. What recommendation ...

[mrsjacobs44]

A pregnant client has lactose intolerance. What recommendation will the nurse provide to best help the client meet dietary needs for calcium?
 
  a. Add foods such as nuts, dried fruit, and broccoli to the diet.
  b. Consume dairy products but take an over-the-counter anti-gas product.
  c. Increase the intake of dark leafy vegetables, such as spinach and chard.
  d. Use powdered milk instead of liquid forms of milk.

Question 2

For the pregnant client who is a vegan, what combination of foods will the nurse advise to meet the nutritional needs for all essential amino acids?
 
  a. Eggs and beans
  b. Fruits and vegetables
  c. Grains and legumes
  d. Vitamin and mineral supplements

[daiying98]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Calcium is present in legumes, nuts, dried fruits, and broccoli, so these foods can be added to increase calcium intake. Although dark leafy vegetables contain calcium, they also contain oxalates that decrease the availability of calcium. Powdered milk contains lactase, just like the nondehydrated varieties. Milk products can be avoided by those with lactose intolerance because adequate calcium may be obtained from food and supplements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Combining incomplete plant proteins with other plant foods that have complementary amino acids allows intake of all essential amino acids. Dishes that contain grains (e.g., wheat, rice, corn) and legumes (e.g., garbanzo, navy, kidney, or pinto beans, peas, peanuts) are combinations that provide complete proteins. Eggs are not eaten by vegans. Fruits and vegetables alone will not provide the essential amino acids. Vitamin and mineral supplements do not provide amino acids.