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cool · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What will the nurse advise when providing nutrition education to the pregnant client?

a. Every day you need to have at least 6 ounces of protein from sources such as meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, soybean products, and tofu.
b. High-dose vitamin A supplements will promote optimal vision while preventing a common cause of blindness in neonates.
c. Meals such as sushi with a cold deli salad made with raw sprouts combine high-fiber foods with protein sources to meet multiple nutritional needs.
d. Vitamin and mineral supplements can meet your nutrient needs if you have inadequate intake because of nausea or a sensation of fullness.

Question 2

The pregnant client with significant iron deficiency anemia is prescribed iron supplements. The client confides to the nurse that she can't take iron because it makes her nauseous. What is the best response by the nurse?

a. Iron will be absorbed more readily if taken with orange juice.
b. It is important to take this drug regardless of this side effect.
c. Taking the drug with milk may decrease your symptoms.
d. Try taking the iron at bedtime on an empty stomach.

parker125 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Protein sources include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes (e.g., beans, peas, lentils), nuts, and soybean products such as tofu. Pregnant women need 6 to 6.5 oz of protein daily. Vitamin A can cause fetal anomalies of the bones, urinary tract, and central nervous system when taken in high doses. Pregnant women should avoid raw fish and foods such as cold deli salads and raw sprouts. Supplements do not generally contain protein and calories and may lack many necessary nutrients; therefore, they cannot serve as food substitutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Iron taken at bedtime may be easier to tolerate. All the answers are true statements; however, only the option that states that iron taken at bedtime may be easier to tolerate addresses both optimal absorption of iron and alleviation of nausea, which will not be noticeable during sleep. It is true that taking iron with milk will decrease the symptoms, but it will also decrease absorption.