A Pregnant Client Plans to Eat Twice as Many Complex

A pregnant client plans to eat twice as many complex carbohydrates because of "eating for two." Which response should the nurse make to this client?

A) "That is correct for later in the pregnancy."
B) "Carbohydrate needs increase, but not by that amount."
C) "That is correct; just make sure it is mostly complex carbohydrates."
D) "Space your carbohydrate intake throughout the day to avoid spikes in blood glucose."

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