Assessment of a Woman's Nutritional Status Includes a Diet History,medication

question 30

Multiple Choice

Assessment of a woman's nutritional status includes a diet history,medication regimen,physical examination,and relevant laboratory tests.Which finding might require consultation to a higher level of care?

• A) Oral contraceptive use may interfere with the absorption of iron.
• B) Illnesses that have created nutritional deficits,such as PKU,may require nutritional care before conception.
• C) The woman's socioeconomic status and educational level are not relevant to her examination;they are the province of the social worker.
• D) Testing for diabetes is the only nutrition-related laboratory test most pregnant women need.

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Definitions:

Tooth Eruption

The process by which a tooth moves from its developmental position within the jaw to its final position in the oral cavity.

Iron Supplements

Products or medications used to increase the amount of iron in the body, often used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Tarry Green Stools

Stools that are black or dark green in color, potentially indicating gastrointestinal bleeding or the presence of bile, requiring medical evaluation.

Diarrhea

The occurrence of loose or watery stools frequently, which can lead to dehydration and mineral imbalances.