The nurse is caring for a pregnant teen. What should the nurse do to accurately assess the teen's nutritional intake?
1. Assess laboratory values.
2. Ask about cooking facilities.
3. Observe for clinical signs of malnutrition.
4. Ask to complete a dietary recall to identify eating patterns.
Question 2
Being aware that several pregnant students have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, the school nurse plans a class about nutrition for pregnant teens. What should the nurse encourage the teens to consume to increase iron absorption?
1. Milk
2. Green tea
3. Gatorade
4. Orange juice