Exam 12: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Three servings of milk,yogurt,or cheese plus two servings of meat,poultry,or fish will adequately supply the recommended amount of protein for the pregnant woman. Many clients are concerned about the increased levels of mercury in fish and may be afraid to include this source of nutrients in their diet. Sound advice by the nurse to assist the client in determining which fish is safe to consume would include:

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

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:

Most women with uncomplicated pregnancies can use the nurse as their primary source for nutritional information. The nurse or midwife should refer a client to a registered dietitian for in-depth nutritional counseling when the following exist(s)? Choose all that apply.

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

Nutrition is one of the most significant factors in influencing the outcome of a pregnancy. It is an alterable and 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 would indicate that the client has unmet nutritional needs?

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

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