Author Question: Folic acid is extremely important during the first trimester of pregnancy. The client asks the nurse ... (Read 73 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Folic acid is extremely important during the first trimester of pregnancy. The client asks the nurse to recommend foods high in folic acid so that they may be included in her dietary intake.

Which of the following does the nurse inform the client is a rich source of folic acid? a. Ice cream
b. Beef
c. Orange juice
d. Green, leafy vegetables

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound. When evaluating the progress of wound healing, what is the nurse's priority action?

a. Ask the nursing assistive personnel if the wound looks better.
b. Document the progress of wound healing as better in the patient's chart.
c. Measure the wound and observe for redness, swelling, or drainage.
d. Leave the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments.

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Foods rich in folic acid include green leafy vegetables, liver, kidney, and asparagus. More limited amounts may be found in milk, poultry, and eggs.
Ice cream is not a rich source of folic acid but does provide calcium.
Beef is not a rich source of folic acid but does provide protein.
Orange juice is not a rich source of folic acid but does provide vitamin C.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse performs evaluative measures, such as completing a wound assessment, to evaluate wound healing. Nurses do not delegate assessment to nursing assistive personnel. Documenting better is subjective and does not objectively describe the wound. Leaving the dressing off for the nurse's benefit of easier access is not a part of the evaluation process.