The nurse in a family practice clinic is working with a woman of childbearing age who recently was married and has no plans to have children yet. Which action by the nurse is most important?
A.
Asking the woman when the couple plans to get pregnant
B.
Encouraging the woman to review her birth control plan
C.
Instructing the woman to get 0.4 mg of folic acid daily
D.
Reviewing the woman's family history for genetic defects
ANS: C
Because of the strong connection between folic acid deficiency and the subsequent development of neural tube defects, all women of childbearing age should take a folic acid supplement of at least 400 mcg/day (0.4 mg/day). Because the woman may not realize that she is pregnant early in her pregnancy when neural tube defects occur, prophylactic supplementation is recommended. The other options may be applicable too, but they are not as important as educating the woman about the importance of folic acid.
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