Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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Passage / Scenario
The nurse is leading a class for expectant mothers.Which of the following comments would indicate to the nurse that a pregnant woman understands the recommended dietary caloric increase for pregnancy?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) common misconception (2) 500 calories is too many calories, and a milkshake is not a good food source because of its fat content (3) correct-recommended to increase calorie intake by 300 for fetal growth, maternal tissues, and the placenta (4) unsafe for the pregnant client