Author Question: A nurse is assessing a pregnant teen's weight gain. Which of the following would be the appro-priate ... (Read 142 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is assessing a pregnant teen's weight gain. Which of the following would be the appro-priate nursing intervention to implement?

a. Advise the teen to pay close attention to weight gain
b. Encourage the teen to gain as much weight as possible
c. Recommend weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight
d. Instruct about the benefits to the fetus by gaining 2 pounds per week

Question 2

A nurse is counseling an adolescent female about prevention of iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?

a. Provide information about appropriate weight gain during puberty
b. Educate about consuming foods contain-ing vitamin C
c. Instruct on drinking at least eight glasses of water each day
d. Emphasize the need to follow up with a dietician

Qarqy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The weight gain recommendations for the pregnant adolescent are based on the teen's prepreg-nancy weight. Teenagers who begin the pregnancy at a normal weight should be counseled to begin weight gain in the first trimester and to average gains of 1 pound per week for the second and third trimesters.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional problem among both pregnant and non-pregnant adolescent females. The nurse should educate about iron-rich foods and foods that promote iron absorption, such as those containing vitamin C. Proper hydration and weight gain do not help prevent iron deficiency anemia. Following up with a dietician is not necessary as the nurse discusses prevention of anemia.