A midwife who is providing care for a woman during her first pregnancy is assessing for intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) during an early prenatal checkup. Which of the following questions best addresses the risks for IUGR?
A)
"What does your typical diet look like over the course of a day?"
B)
"What is the highest level of education that you've finished?"
C)
"Are there many people in your life that you can count on for help and support?"
D)
"How would you describe your mood since you've been pregnant?"
Ans:
A
Feedback:
Nutrition is a key aspect in the prevention of IUGR. Educational level, the presence or absence of support systems, and psychosocial health may all have ramifications that could affect fetal development, but they have a less direct bearing than maternal nutrition.
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