The nurse is counseling a lactating mother about diet. What would the nurse include with this information?
a. Consume 500 more calories than her usual prepregnancy diet.
b. Eat less meat and more fruits and vegetables.
c. Drink 3 to 4 tall glasses of fluid daily.
d. Eat 1000 more calories than her usual prepregnancy diet.
ANS: A
To maintain nutrient stores while breastfeeding, the mother needs 500 additional calories each day over her prepregnancy diet.
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