Health Promotion and Maintenance
61. A client, who is 36 years old, has been trying to get pregnant for about 5 months. At her physician appointment, she states that she knows she should take folic acid supplements but dislikes taking pills. Which foods that are high in folic acid should a nurse suggest? Select all that apply.
Test-Taking Tip
Leafy greens and citrus foods are the highest in folic acid content.
Content Area: Maternity, Antepartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; 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 salmon is not a good source of folic acid. Answer 2 is correct because spinach is the richest source of folic acid, with about 130 mcg per serving. The recommended folic acid intake is 600 mcg/day during pregnancy. Answer 3 is correct because orange juice is a good source of folic acid, with about 100 mcg per serving. Answer 4 is correct because asparagus is a good source of folic acid, with about 130 mcg per serving. Answer 5 is incorrect because chicken is not a good source of folic acid.
