Author Question: A pregnant woman in her second trimester tells the nurse, I've been passing a lot of gas and feel ... (Read 78 times)

james · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant woman in her second trimester tells the nurse, I've been passing a lot of gas and feel bloated.. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful for the woman?

A) Watch how much beans and onions you eat..
B) Limit the amount of fluid you drink with meals
C) Try exercising a little more..
D) Some say that eating mints can help..
E) Cut down on your intake of cheeses..

Question 2

A pregnant patient tells the nurse that saturated fats are avoided by using vegetable oil. What additional information about vegetable oil can the nurse use to reinforce this patient's decision?

A) Aids in fluid balance
B) Contains linoleic acid
C) Stimulates kidney function
D) Has a high-potassium content

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

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Feedback:
For gas and bloating, the nurse would instruct the woman to avoid gas-forming foods, such as beans, cabbage, and onions, as well as foods that have a high content of white sugar. Adding more fiber to the diet, increasing fluid intake, and increasing physical exercise are also helpful in reducing flatus. In addition, reducing the amount of swallowed air when chewing gum or smoking will reduce gas build-up. Reducing the intake of carbonated beverages and cheese and eating mints can also help reduce flatulence during pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Linoleic acid is a fat that is essential for new cell growth but cannot be manufactured by the body. Vegetable oils such as safflower, corn, olive, peanut, and cottonseed; fatty fish; omega-3infused eggs; and omega-3infused spreads are all good sources of linoleic acid. Vegetable oil does not aid in fluid balance, stimulate kidney function, or have high potassium content.