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appyboo · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nurse is advising an active pregnant woman on nutritional needs to maintain a healthy pregnancy. What would the nurse state is the average total additional energy (calorie) requirement during pregnancy?

A) 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day
B) 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day
C) 2,500 to 3,500 calories per day
D) 3,500 to 4,000 calories per day

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client after lung surgery will help remove secretions using suction.
What should the nurse do when performing the procedure?

A) Place the client in a supine position for the procedure
B) Avoid pulling the catheter back when inserting
C) Avoid rotating the catheter when withdrawing
D) Flush the catheter with sterile saline between insertions of the catheter

bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The average total additional energy (calorie) requirement is about 2,500 to 3,500 calories per day. Changes in daily physical activity are individual, leading either to an increase or a decrease in energy used throughout the pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

D