Health Promotion and Maintenance
48. A pregnant client attends a first-trimester class on eating well for pregnancy. Which statement should indicate to a nurse that the client requires additional teaching?
Health Promotion and Maintenance
48. A pregnant client attends a first-trimester class on eating well for pregnancy. Which statement should indicate to a nurse that the client requires additional teaching?
. "I should gain around 30 pounds by my due date."
. "My strange craving to eat laundry starch is a normal part of pregnancy."
. "I need about an extra 300 calories per day during my pregnancy."
. "Frozen foods are more nutritious than canned foods."
Test-Taking Tip
Be sure to read the question carefully. By asking which response requires additional teaching, the question is asking for an incorrect response.
Content Area: Maternity, Antepartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Answer 1 is incorrect because the suggested weight gain for pregnancy is between 25 and 35 lb. Answer 2 is correct because strange cravings called pica are not a normal part of pregnancy and may be associated with iron deficiency. Answer 3 is incorrect because about 300 calories is the additional calories needed in pregnancy. Answer 4 is incorrect because canned foods lose some nutrients in processing. Foods that are frozen have less processing and may be more nutritious.