How should the nurse respond to the pregnant client who says that ...

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How should the nurse respond to the pregnant client who says that since I am eating for two, I need to eat nearly twice as many carbohydrates?
 
  1. That is correct; just make sure it is mostly complex carbohydrates..
   2. That is correct for later in the pregnancy..
   3. Carbohydrate needs increase, but not by that amount..
   4. Space your carbohydrate intake throughout the day to avoid spikes in blood glucose..

Question 2

The nutrition class is discussing the various elements that are important to be found in the diet to ensure proper nutrition. It is pointed out that protein is different from carbohydrates and fat because it contains what?
 
  A) Hydrogen B) Nitrogen C) Oxygen D) Calcium

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Carbohydrate needs increase throughout pregnancy, but never achieve a doubling of the recommended amount of a non-pregnant female. The pregnant woman should increase consumption of complex carbohydrates to prevent constipation. It is wise to prevent spikes in blood glucose by consuming more complex carbohydrates; however, that does not address the correct amount of carbohydrates for a pregnant female.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Protein differs from carbohydrate and fat in that it contains nitrogen. Amino acids, which are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms, are the building blocks of protein. All living tissue contains hydrogen and oxygen; calcium is a mineral that is not contained in protein.