The nurse is planning nutritional instructions for a pregnant patient who is a Mexican immigrant. On which areas should the nurse focus when preparing teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Question

A) Add fruits rich in vitamin C.
B) Consume potatoes at every meal.
C) Increase the intake of dairy products.
D) Reduce the cooking time of vegetables.
E) Limit the amount of added animal fat in foods.

Answer 1

A, C, D, E
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In the Mexican culture, most vegetables are cooked for a long time so they lose most of their nutritional value. Diet is high in fiber and starch. Animal fat is frequently added during food preparation. The diet may be inadequate in calcium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The nurse should instruct the patient to add fruits rich in vitamin C, increase dairy product intake, reduce cooking times of vegetables, and limit the amount of animal fat in the diet.