Nutrition and Health in Pregnancy

A pregnant client asks the nurse about the importance of folic acid in early pregnancy. What is the nurses' best response

• Folic acid cause the baby to be born with no teeth

• It helps prevent gastrointestinal issues

• Folic Acid ensures proper lung development in the baby

• Folic acid helps in the formation of the baby's bones and teeth

Which food choices indicate the client understands the need for increased iron absoprtion

• Spinach with a glass of milk

• Scrambles eggs with toast and Starbucks coffee

• Tofu with soy sauce and tea

• Grilled chicken with quinoa and orange Juice

A nurse is counseling a pregnant client who is a vegan. which vitamin are they deficient in

• Vitamin C

• Folate

• Calcium

• Vitamin B 12

A pregnant client reports craving and eating large amounts of clay ad baking soda. What condition does the nurse suspect

• Gestational Diabetes

• Hyperemesis gravidarum

• Pica

• Iron Toxicity

A nurse is educating a pregnant client on avoiding excess mercury. which fish should the client Avoid

• Salmon

• Swordfish

• King mackerel

• Canned Light Tuna

• Shark

A pregnant client asks for recommendations of how much fluid she should drink daily. What recommendations should the nurse provide

• Drink 8-12 cups of water per day

• Drink more caffeine

• Increase Fruit and vegetable intake

• Eating a lot of carbs