Author Question: Why must volume expansion occur BEFORE maternal nutrient stores accumulate? a. In order to support ... (Read 41 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Why must volume expansion occur BEFORE maternal nutrient stores accumulate?
a. In order to support large gains in fetal weight
b. In order to provide the fetus with sufficient energy, nutrients, and oxygen
c. In order to provide the mother with plenty of fluids
d. In order to dilute the high concentration of nutrients in pregnant women
e. In order to make room for growing organs

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT a national health objective for pregnant women or newborns?
a. Reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths
b. Increase abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy
c. Increase the proportion of women who gain weight appropriately during pregnancy
d. Reduce post-term births
e. All of the above ARE national health objectives for pregnant women and newborns