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HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be least concerned about this woman's intake of:

1. calcium.
2. protein.
3. vitamin B12.
4. folic acid.

Question 2

Which of the following infections is contracted mostly by first-time mothers who are breastfeeding?

1. Endometritis
2. Wound infections
3. Mastitis
4. Urinary tract infections

sokh · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. This diet is consistent with one who practices a strict vegetarian diet (vegan). Vegans consume only plant products. Because vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin, this diet is therefore deficient in B12.
3. Correct. This diet is consistent with one who practices a strict vegetarian diet (vegan). Vegans consume only plant products. Because vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin, this diet is, therefore, deficient in B12.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. Mastitis is infection in a breast, usually confined to a milk duct. Most of the women who suffer this are first-timers who are breastfeeding.
3. Correct. Mastitis is infection in a breast, usually confined to a milk duct. Most of the women who suffer this are first-timers who are breastfeeding.