Which Patient Has Correctly Increased Her Caloric Intake from Her

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which patient has correctly increased her caloric intake from her recommended pregnancy intake to the amount necessary to sustain breastfeeding in the first 6 postpartum months?

• A) From 1800 to 2200 calories per day
• B) From 2000 to 2500 calories per day
• C) From 2200 to 2530 calories per day
• D) From 2500 to 2730 calories per day

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Definitions:

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm that may signal the presence of a disorder, disease, or undesirable condition.

Trephination

An ancient operation in which a stone instrument was used to cut away a circular section of the skull, perhaps to treat abnormal behavior.

Stone Instrument

A tool made of stone, typically used in historical or prehistoric contexts for various purposes, such as cutting, pounding, or as part of a ritual.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.