Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation and adheres to a vegan diet. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the clientÔÇÖs dietary intake?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: "How much protein do you eat in a day?" This question is important because a vegan diet may lack sufficient protein, crucial for fetal development at 6 weeks gestation. Protein is essential for cell growth and repair. Choice B is incorrect as Vitamin C is abundant in plant-based foods. Choice C is incorrect because shellfish are not part of a vegan diet. Choice D is incorrect because consuming meat contradicts a vegan diet.