Exam 14: Pregnancy and Lactation

A pregnant client is planning to breastfeed after delivery. How many additional calories per day should the nurse instruct the client to consume during the first 6 months of breastfeeding?

The nurse prepares nutritional material for a pregnant client with preeclampsia. What should the nurse include when teaching this client?

The nurse notes that a pregnant client arriving for an initial prenatal visit has a BMI of 35. For which complication is this client at risk for developing during the pregnancy?

The nurse is counseling a woman about the consumption of herbal supplements during pregnancy. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to make?

The nurse provides nutritional teaching to a client who is breastfeeding. Which client statement indicates that additional instruction is required?

A client in the first trimester of pregnancy is experiencing persistent nausea throughout the day. What should the nurse recommend to this client?

The nurse compares the nutrient requirements of an adolescent with those of a pregnant client. Which nutrient should the nurse identify as having different requirements for these populations?

A client who is pregnant with twins is concerned about the amount of weight to gain during the pregnancy. Which response should the nurse make to this client? (Select all that apply.)

A pregnant client follows a vegan eating plan. Which vitamin supplement should the nurse emphasize as essential for this client during the pregnancy?

The nurse prepares to assess a group of clients arriving for prenatal care. Which client should the nurse identify as having the greatest need for nutrition counseling during the first prenatal visit?

A pregnant client reports the desire to eat non-food items. For which health problem should the nurse prepare teaching for this client?

The nurse is assessing a client during the first prenatal visit. For which reason should the nurse conduct an additional assessment with this client?

The nurse is counseling a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 22 who is concerned about additional weight gain during pregnancy. Which approach should the nurse take?