In Providing Prenatal Care to a Patient,what Does the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

In providing prenatal care to a patient,what does the nurse teach the expectant mother?

• A)Protein intake needs to decrease to preserve kidney function.
• B)Calcium intake is especially important in the first trimester.
• C)Folic acid is needed to help prevent birth defects and anemia.
• D)The mother should take in as many extra vitamins and minerals as possible.

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