A pregnant woman's diet history indicates that she likes the ...

[madam-professor]

A pregnant woman's diet history indicates that she likes the foods listed below. Which food would the nurse encourage this woman to consume more of to increase her calcium intake?
 
  1. Fresh apricots
  2. Canned clams
  3. Spaghetti with meat sauce
  4. Canned sardines

Question 2

Postpartum depression (PPD) without psychotic features:
 
  1. is the baby blues, plus the woman has a visit with a counselor or psychologist.
  2. is more common among older Caucasian women because they have higher ex-pectations.
  3. is distinguished by irritability, severe anxiety, and panic attacks.
  4. will disappear on its own without outside help.

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. These foods are not sources high in calcium.
4. Correct. Sardines are rich in calcium.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. PPD even without psychotic features is more serious and persistent than post-partum baby blues.
2. Incorrect. PPD is more common among younger mothers and African-American mothers.
3. Correct. PPD is also characterized by spontaneous crying long after the usual duration of the baby blues.
4. Incorrect. Most women need professional help to get through PPD, including pharmaco-logic intervention.

[madam-professor]

Correct answers!

[elizabethrperez]

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