Exam 10: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

The children of which group of women should a nurse expect to be at higher risk for developing NTDs?

Which clients are at an increased risk of excessive gestational weight gain? Select all that apply.

A nurse teaches pregnant clients about neural tube defects (NTDs) that can cause brain and spinal defects in infants. Which nutrient should the nurse mention in this discussion?

A nurse is leading a seminar about nutrition during pregnancy. Which statement made by the nurse is correct?

Why does a nurse expect a pregnant mother to monitor fatty acid intake?

A nurse is teaching a class on calcium and maternal health. Which of the following should be mentioned in the class? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a pregnant woman diagnosed with vitamin A excess. Which treatment does the nurse suspect the woman received during the first trimester?

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client in her second trimester. By how much should the nurse expect the client to increase her energy intake per day?

Which vitamin does the placenta concentrate so that the fetus can store it and use it during the first few months of life?

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client diagnosed with listeriosis. The nurse is concerned about which symptoms? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching pregnant clients about healthy living and obtaining adequate fatty acids (DHA) from the foods in our diets. Which food source would the nurse include in this discussion?

A nurse is teaching a pregnant mother how to take iron supplements. Which statements by the client indicate that teaching is successful? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Which of the following does the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who says she is actively working to reduce her risk of exposure to listeriosis. What actions does the nurse expect the client to be taking? Select all that apply.

Which of the following may occur due to insufficient folate intake during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a breastfeeding class to expectant mothers. Which of the following statements should the nurse share with the mothers? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a pregnant adolescent in her second trimester. What should the nurse be careful to assess with this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse teaches clients in a prepregnancy nutrition class that protein is required to build fetal tissue. Which comment about the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein for pregnant women is correct?

In order to reduce the risk of maternal anemia, what types of foods does a nurse help a pregnant client identify? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client pregnant with her first child. Which assessments does the nurse expect to discuss? Select all that apply.