During pregnancy, the mother needs additional calories, vitamins, and minerals. It is advisable for the mother to take extra amounts of all vitamins and minerals. ___________________ ______
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
Joe Brian, 63 tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack. After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime.
What additional symptoms that may occur should the client be made aware of? What are the complications of a hiatal hernia?
Young gorilla riding on mother
Calories Expended during Selected Activities
Developmental of a fetus during pregnancy
Major Minerals
As with smoking, drinking alcohol during pregnancy exposes the fetus to potentially toxic substances