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faduma · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

In providing prenatal care to a pregnant patient, what does the nurse teach the expectant mother?

a. Calcium intake is especially important in the first trimester.
b. Protein intake needs to decrease to preserve kidney function.
c. Folic acid is needed to help prevent birth defects and anemia.
d. Extra vitamins and minerals should be taken as much as possible.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a nutrition class about the different daily values. When teaching about the referenced daily intakes (RDIs), which information should the nurse include?

a. Have values for protein, vitamins, and minerals
b. Are based on percentages of fat, cholesterol, and fiber
c. Have replaced recommended daily allowances (RDAs)
d. Are used to develop diets for chronic illnesses requiring 1800 cal/day

dominiqueenicolee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Folic acid intake is particularly important for DNA synthesis and growth of red blood cells. Inadequate intake may lead to fetal neural tube defects, anencephaly, or maternal megaloblastic anemia. Protein intake throughout pregnancy needs to increase to 60 grams daily. Calcium intake is especially critical in the third trimester, when fetal bones mineralize. Prenatal care usually includes vitamin and mineral supplementation to ensure daily intakes; however, pregnant women should not take additional supplements beyond prescribed amounts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The RDIs are the first set, comprising protein, vitamins, and minerals based on the RDA. The daily reference values (DRVs) make up the second set and consist of nutrients such as total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, and potassium. Combined, both sets make up the daily values used on food labels. Daily values did not replace RDAs but provided a separate, more understandable format for the public. Daily values are based on percentages of a diet consisting of 2000 kcal/day for adults and children 4 years or older.