Author Question: A nurse is counseling a woman about the consumption of herbal supplements during pregnancy. Which of ... (Read 79 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A nurse is counseling a woman about the consumption of herbal supplements during pregnancy. Which of the following statements is appropriate?

1. It is safe to ingest herbal supplements during pregnancy since they are natural substances.
2. Dietary supplements during pregnancy have not been well researched so it is important to discuss ingestion of specific supplements with your health-care provider.
3. It is important that you quit taking any botanical, vitamin, or mineral supplements during your pregnancy, you can resume taking them after your baby is born.
4. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established guidelines about the safety of herbal use during pregnancy.

Question 2

The process by which the body uses energy to adjust to changes in environmental conditions is called

a. homeostasis.
b. thermoregulation.
c. adaptive thermogenesis.
d. the thermic effect of food.

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale: Women should discuss what is she is consuming with her primary health-care provider, as herbal supplements are not currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although herbal supplements are natural substances, many may be considered harmful to consume during pregnancy. The client should collaborate with the nurse to help determine which dietary supplements are safe versus harmful for the individual. A consultation with the health-care provider is needed to determine if the supplements may be continued during the pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Adaptive thermogenesis is the process by which the body uses energy to adjust to changes in physical and biologic conditions. Homeostasis refers to the overall process of maintaining a con-stant environment in the body in response to changing conditions. Thermoregulation refers to maintenance of constant temperature in the body. The thermic effect of food is the energy used to digest, absorb, metabolize, and store food.