The pregnant client states she does not want "to take all these supplements." What recommendations could the nurse make for the client? Select all that apply
1. "Folic acid has been found to be essential for minimizing the risk of neural tube defects."
2. "You do not have to take these supplements if you think you are healthy enough."
3. "Most women do not have adequate intake of iron prepregnancy, and iron needs increase with pregnancy."
4. "These medications do the same thing. I will call your physician to cancel one of your medications."
1; 3
Rationale:
1. Research has shown such a strong correlation between decreased folic acid/folate intake and the risk of neural tube defects that all women thinking of becoming pregnant are encouraged to begin taking a 400 mcg supplement 2 months before attempting conception.
2. Research has shown such a strong correlation between decreased folic acid/folate intake and the risk of neural tube defects that all women thinking of becoming pregnant are encouraged to begin taking a 400 mcg supplement 2 months before attempting conception. Iron is essential because most pregnant women do not have adequate intake of iron before pregnancy.
3. Iron is essential because most pregnant women do not have adequate intake of iron before pregnancy.
4. It is not the nurse's role to tell the physician to cancel any prescribed medication.
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