When the nurse tells a pregnant woman that she needs 1200 mg of ...

[ishan]

When the nurse tells a pregnant woman that she needs 1200 mg of calcium daily during pregnancy, the woman responds, I don't like milk. What dietary adjustments could the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Increase intake of organ meats.
  b. Eat more green leafy vegetables.
  c. Choose more fresh fruits, particularly citrus fruits.
  d. Include molasses and whole-grain breads in the diet.

Question 2

A woman reports that her last normal menstrual period began on August 5, 2013. What is this woman's expected delivery date using Ngele's rule?
 
  a. April 30, 2014
  b. May 5, 2014
  c. May 12, 2014
  d. May 26, 2014

[Sammyo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
For women who do not like milk, other sources of calcium include enriched cereals, legumes, nuts, dried fruits, green leafy vegetables, and canned salmon and sardines that contain bones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
To determine the expected date of delivery, count backward 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period, then add 7 days and change the year if necessary.

[ishan]

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[ebonylittles]

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