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haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is planning a prenatal educational program for a community health center. What information should the nurse include that supports the 2020 National Health Goals for nutrition in pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

A) Avoid foods high in fats and calories.
B) Take prenatal vitamins as prescribed.
C) Ensure a daily intake of foods with folic acid.
D) Limit the intake of foods high in simple carbohydrates.
E) Maintain adequate nutrition before becoming pregnant.

Question 2

During a prenatal appointment, a patient who is 3 months pregnant states she ingests starch because of a craving. What should the nurse respond to this patient?

A) Suggest a hemoglobin assessment be done.
B) Kindly encourage the patient to discontinue the habit.
C) Emphasize the protein, vitamin, and iron needs of pregnancy nutrition.
D) Plan another appointment to discuss the hazards of ingesting nonfood substances.

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
Feedback:
Information that the nurse should include that supports the 2020 National Health Goals for nutrition in pregnancy include taking prenatal vitamins as prescribed because these will contain iron and folic acid. The nurse should also teach the participants to have a daily intake of foods with folic acid and to maintain adequate nutrition before becoming pregnant so that those entering pregnancy will have adequate nutritional stores. There are no specific foods that a pregnant patient should avoid such as those high in fat and calories. All pregnant patients do not need to limit the intake of foods high in simple carbohydrates.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Pica is a symptom that often accompanies iron-deficiency anemia, and the primary care provider might need to assess the patient's serum iron level because correcting this underlying problem with an iron supplement may correct the pica. Stopping eating the nonfood substance may be difficult because the habit may be deeply ingrained. Emphasizing the importance of other nutrients while pregnant will not correct the problem. The nurse does not need to make another appointment to discuss the hazards of ingesting nonfood substances. The teaching can be conducted during the current appointment.