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Chapter 10: Nutrition Across The Life Span Chapter 10: Nutrition Across The Life Span Grodner and EscottStump: Nutritional Foundations and Clinical Application: A Nursing Approach, 6th Edition ... MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy. This is probably caused by a. inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids. b. reduced activity levels as body size increases. c. increased levels of the hormone estrogen. d. increased levels of the hormone progesterone. ANS: D During pregnancy, increased progesterone levels cause relaxation of smooth muscle, which slows intestinal transit and may cause constipation. Estrogen levels also increase but do not cause constipation. Increases in fiber and fluid intake may help relieve constipation, but low intake is not the primary cause during pregnancy. Similarly, reduced levels of physical activity may exacerbate constipation but are not the primary cause. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: Pages 188189 | Page 198 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological integrity 2. If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy, then during this pregnancy she should [Show More]
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