Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is pregnantA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Folic acid is crucial in the prevention of neural tube defects. Women are advised to consume foods fortified with folic acid (e.g., leafy greens, fortified cereals) and take folic acid supplements.