*NURSING > QUESTIONS & ANSWERS > MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE - CHAPTER 9: MATERNAL AND FETAL NUTRITION 2022 (All)

MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE - CHAPTER 9: MATERNAL AND FETAL NUTRITION 2022

Document Content and Description Below

MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE - CHAPTER 9: MATERNAL AND FETAL NUTRITION 2022 A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in ... the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation, she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this? A) This weight gain indicates possible gestational hypertension. B) This weight gain indicates that the woman's infant is at risk for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). C) This weight gain cannot be evaluated until the woman has been observed for several more weeks. D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy. - ANS-D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy. Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron? A) Toasted cheese sandwich, celery sticks, tomato slices, and a grape drink B) Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes D) Red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaffeinated tea - ANS-C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes Which nutrients recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation than during pregnancy? A) Energy (kcal) B) Iron C) Vitamin A D) Folic acid - ANS-A) Energy (kcal) A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be most concerned about this woman's intake of: A) Calcium B) Protein C) Vitamin B12 D) Folic acid - ANS-C) Vitamin B12 A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should: A) Drink a glass of water with a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed in the morning. B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours). C) Increase her intake of high-fat foods to keep the stomach full and coated. D) Limit fluid intake throughout the day. - ANS-B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours). CONTINUES... [Show More]

Last updated: 2 years ago

Preview 1 out of 7 pages

Buy Now

Instant download

We Accept: