Author Question: The nurse is providing nutrition counseling for a patient planning pregnancy. The nurse should ... (Read 82 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is providing nutrition counseling for a patient planning pregnancy. The nurse should emphasize the importance of consuming which nutrient to prevent neural tube defects?

1) Folic acid
2) Calcium
3) Protein
4) Vitamin D

Question 2

A patient who was prescribed furosemide (Lasix) is deficient in potassium. Which of the following is an appropriate goal for this patient? The patient will increase his consumption of:

1) Bananas, peaches, molasses, and potatoes.
2) Eggs, baking soda, and baking powder.
3) Wheat bran, chocolate, eggs, and sardines.
4) Egg yolks, nuts, and sardines.