Question

1. Which content should the nurse plan to include in a nutrition class for pregnant adolescents? (select all that apply)

1. Take iron and calcium supplements daily
2. Gain no more than 15 pounds during the pregnancy
3. Increase food intake by 300 to 400 calorie /day
4. Take folic acid supplement daily
5. Maintain current protein intake

1. A 33-year-old client at 9 weeks gestation tells the nurse that while she has “cut down,” she still has at least one alcoholic drink every evening before bedtime. What intervention should the nurse implement?

1. Notify child protective services of the client’s illicit drug use and probable child endangerment
2. Praise the client for her actions and offer to discuss ways to decrease consumption even more
3. Insist that the client stop all alcohol use and draw a blood alcohol level at each prenatal visit

Answer 1

1)A.Take iron and calcium daily,C.Increase food intake by 300 to 400 calorie perday,D.Take folic acid supplement daily.The other options are eliminated.During pregnancy calcium ,iron and folic acid is very essential for both growing baby as well as mother.The protein is need to increase in the diet.

2)B.Insist that the client stop all alcohol use and draw a blood level at each prenatal visit.During pregnancy we need to stop alcohol consumption because it may cause harmful effects to baby.The other options are not appropriate.