Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation.Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: "You should increase your folic acid intake during your pregnancy." This is because folic acid is crucial for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus. It is recommended that pregnant women increase their intake of folic acid to at least 600 micrograms per day. Adequate folic acid intake is essential during pregnancy to support the baby's brain and spinal cord development.
Explanation for incorrect choices:
A: Incorrect. Nausea is a common symptom during pregnancy, but stopping prenatal vitamins can deprive the mother and baby of essential nutrients.
C: Incorrect. Iron intake is important during pregnancy to prevent anemia, especially in the first trimester when blood volume increases.
D: Incorrect. While calorie needs increase during pregnancy, the general recommendation is an additional 300-500 calories per day, not 750.
Explanation for incorrect choices:
A: Incorrect. Nausea is a common symptom during pregnancy, but stopping prenatal vitamins can deprive the mother and baby of essential nutrients.
C: Incorrect. Iron intake is important during pregnancy to prevent anemia, especially in the first trimester when blood volume increases.
D: Incorrect. While calorie needs increase during pregnancy, the general recommendation is an additional 300-500 calories per day, not 750.