A Pregnant Client Is Receiving Counselling Related to Proper Nutrition

question 237

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client is receiving counselling related to proper nutrition for fetal development. When told that an iron supplement is advised, the woman says, "Why should I take iron? I was never told I was anemic." Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Your body needs more iron than usual for the baby, and you will temporarily have a greater blood volume."
• B) "Your body does not absorb iron from food as readily because you are pregnant. A supplement will prevent anemia."
• C) "More iron is eliminated from your body because of the increased urine output you experience during pregnancy. The supplement will prevent anemia."
• D) "Nausea will probably keep you from eating enough meat to keep your iron up, so the supplement will prevent anemia."

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