Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about prenatal nutritional needs. The nurse should include which information in the client's teaching plan?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Poor nutrition during pregnancy can negatively influence fetal growth and development. Although pregnancy poses some nutritional risk for the mother, not all clients are at high risk. Calcium intake is critical during the third trimester but must be increased from the onset of pregnancy. Intake of dietary iron is insufficient for the majority of pregnant women, and iron supplements are routinely prescribed.