Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy.A nurse is planning to reinforce nutritional teaching with a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The nurse should recommend an increase in which of the following nutrients to support an increase in maternal blood volume during pregnancy?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Iron supports hemoglobin production, essential for increased maternal blood volume.