What is a goal of a patient with the following nursing diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to diet choices inadequate to meet nutrient requirements of pregnancy?
a. Gain a total of 30 lb.
b. Take daily supplements consistently.
c. Decrease intake of snack foods.
d. Increase intake of complex carbohydrates.
A
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A A weight gain of 30 lb is one indication that the patient has gained a sufficient amount
for the nutritional needs of pregnancy.
B A daily supplement is not the best goal for this patient. It does not meet the basic need
of proper nutrition during pregnancy.
C Decreasing snack foods may be the problem and should be assessed. However,
assessing the weight gain is the best method of monitoring nutritional intake for this
pregnancy.
D Increasing the intake of complex carbohydrates is important for this patient, but
monitoring the weight gain should be the end goal.
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