Exam 14: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

With regard to weight gain during pregnancy,maternity nurses should know that:

A pregnant woman's diet history indicates that she likes the following.The nurse encourages this woman to consume more of which food in order to increase her calcium intake?

Most women with uncomplicated pregnancies can use the nurse as their primary source for nutritional information.There are times when the nurse or midwife should refer a client to a registered dietitian for in-depth nutritional counseling.These pregnant women include those with:

While taking a diet history the nurse might be told that the expectant mother has cravings for ice chips,cornstarch,and baking soda.This represents a nutritional problem known as:

A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months.She can expect the following advice:

Which statement made by a lactating woman leads the nurse to believe that the woman might have lactose intolerance?

Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?

Pregnant adolescents are at high risk for _______________ due to lower body mass indexes (BMIs)and "fad" dieting.

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)have been established for the people of the United States and Canada.These recommendations for daily nutritional intakes meet the needs of approximately 75% to 80% of the healthy population.Is this statement true or false?

Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many that influence the outcome of pregnancy because:

A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI)of 19.The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least:

Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant woman's diet?

Which meal provides the most absorbable iron?

A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals,fruits,and vegetables.The nurse is most concerned about this woman's intake of:

After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman,you ask her to repeat your instructions so that you can assess her understanding of the instructions given.Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?

Which nutrient's recommended dietary allowance (RDA)is higher during lactation than during pregnancy?

To prevent gastrointestinal (GI)upset,clients should be instructed to take iron supplements:

Assessment of a woman's nutritional status includes a diet history,medication regimen,physical examination,and relevant laboratory tests.A maternity nurse performing such an assessment should be aware that:

Calculate the body mass index (BMI)for a woman who is 65 cm tall and weighs 115 lb.

Nutrition is one of the most significant factors in influencing the outcome of a pregnancy.Nutrition is alterable and an important preventive measure for a variety of potential problems such as low birth weight and prematurity.While completing the physical assessment of the pregnant client,the nurse can evaluate the client's nutritional status by observing a number of physical signs.Which sign indicates that the client has unmet nutritional needs?