When preparing nutritional instruction, which of the following pregnant clients would the nurse consider highest-priority?
1. 30-year-old G2
2. 22-year-old primigravida
3. 35-year-old G4
4. 15-year-old nulligravida
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Rationale:
1. The 22-year-old, the 30-year-old, and the 35-year-old have completed their growth cycles, and their bodies can focus on diverting the nutritional needs to the fetus.
2. The 22-year-old, the 30-year-old, and the 35-year-old have completed their growth cycles, and their bodies can focus on diverting the nutritional needs to the fetus.
3. The 22-year-old, the 30-year-old, and the 35-year-old have completed their growth cycles, and their bodies can focus on diverting the nutritional needs to the fetus.
4. Adolescent clients typically are still in their own growth cycle. Suddenly, they have to supply nutrition for themselves and the fetus. This places them at greatest risk for malnutrition for themselves and their infant.
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