Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestationA nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation. For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase their intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Protein needs increase during pregnancy to support fetal and placental growth, critical in the first trimester for tissue development.