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jake

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A pregnant client asks the nurse if she can double her prenatal vitamin dose because she doesn't like to eat vegetables. What is the nurse's response about the danger of taking excessive vitamins?
 
  a. Increases caloric intake
  b. Has toxic effects on the fetus
  c. Increases absorption of all vitamins
  d. Promotes development of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)

Question 2

When should iron supplementation during a normal pregnancy begin?
 
  a. Before pregnancy
  b. In the first trimester
  c. In the third trimester
  d. In the second trimester


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The use of vitamin supplements in addition to food may increase the intake of some nutrients to doses much higher than the recommended amounts. Overdoses of some vitamins have been shown to cause fetal defects. Vitamin supplements do not contain calories. Vitamin supplements do not have better absorption than natural vitamins and minerals. There is no relationship between vitamin supplements and PIH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Vitamin supplements should be prescribed in the second trimester, when the need for iron is increased. Healthy young women do not usually need iron supplementation for their diets. Morning sickness in the first trimester increases the routine side effects of iron supplements. The iron supplements may continue to be prescribed in the third trimester and during the postpartum period.


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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