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haleyc112

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Dietary calcium needs of pregnant women are
 
  a. higher than for nonpregnant women to form the fetal skeleton.
  b. higher than for nonpregnant women be-cause intestinal absorption decreases.
  c. the same as for nonpregnant women be-cause intestinal absorption increases.
  d. lower than for nonpregnant women be-cause calcium metabolism is more effi-cient.

Question 2

A common complaint during pregnancy is heartburn. As the clinic nurse, what should be recommended to decrease the discomfort of heartburn?
 
  A) Eat small, frequent meals.
  B) Drink warm liquids with the meals.
  C) Eat easily digested carbohydrates.
  D) Drink liquids immediately before meals.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Pregnant women need the same amount of dietary calcium as nonpregnant women because in-creased intestinal absorption compensates for the increased needs to form the fetal skeleton.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Nutritional interventions for heartburn include eating small, frequent meals; eliminating fluids immediately before and after meals; and avoiding coffee, high-fat foods, and spices.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
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