Which nutrient's recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation than during pregnancy?

a. Energy (kcal) c. Vitamin A
b. Iron d. Folic acid


ANS: A
Needs for energy, protein, calcium, iodine, zinc, the B vitamins, and vitamin C remain greater than nonpregnant needs.

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A child has glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Which dietary modification is most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?

A. High fiber B. High potassium C. Low saturated fat D. Low sodium

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The nurse has to make sure to protect clients' privacy relating to their medical information. What action by the nurse best protects the client's privacy of medical information?

A) Give out information about the client to family members. B) Log off the computer whenever the nurse leaves the computer. C) Keep the computer screen turned so the client can read the information, but nobody else. D) Allow the client to access the laboratory information on the computer.

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The school nurse decided to offer a class on parenting to all parents of children in kindergarten and the first grade. What content would the nurse want to discuss?

A. Correctly interpreting the child's communication cues B. Importance of immunization and screening schedules on the child's health C. Recognizing the influence of school peers on the child's behavior and health D. Understanding their own feelings about having a second child

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The nurse is caring for a client who has reported to the emergency department with a steam burn to the right forearm. The burn is pink and has small blisters. The burn is most likely:

A) first degree B) second degree C) third degree D) fourth degree

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