With Regard to Nutritional Needs During Lactation,a Maternity Nurse Should

question 12

Multiple Choice

With regard to nutritional needs during lactation,a maternity nurse should be aware that:

• A)The mother's intake of vitamin C,zinc,and protein now can be lower than during pregnancy.
• B)Caffeine consumed by the mother accumulates in the infant,who therefore may be unusually active and wakeful.
• C)Critical iron and folic acid levels must be maintained.
• D)Lactating women can go back to their prepregnant calorie intake.

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