A woman comes to the clinic for an exam and says that she is considering trying to become pregnant in the next few months. Which of the following would the nurse encourage the client to begin taking now?
A) Iron
B) Folic acid
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
B
You might also like to view...
The patient is on mechanical ventilation. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Keep the patient in a supine position. b. Note and mark the level of the endotracheal (ET) tube at the lips or nares. c. Have suction equipment available for immediate use. d. Perform mouth care at least twice daily.
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus on diagnostic tests used to evaluate the control of the disorder
The nurse should instruct the client on which of the following diagnostic tests that will provide this information? 1. Fasting plasma glucose 2. Glycosylated hemoglobin 3. Random plasma glucose 4. Two-hour oral glucose tolerance test
The nurse is providing atraumatic care to children in a hospital setting. What are principles of this philosophy of care? Select all that apply
A) Avoid or reduce painful procedures B) Avoid or reduce physical distress C) Minimize parent–child interactions D) Provide child-centered care E) Minimize child control F) Use core primary nursing
The nurse is teaching the client about management of his heart disease. A strategy that is implemented to promote learning in the affective domain is demonstrated by the nurse doing which one of the following?
a. Asking the client what he believes he needs to know about the diagnosis b. Providing brochures on current exercises and nutrition guidelines c. Encouraging the client to discuss his feelings about his health status d. Having the client perform a return demonstration of self-measurement of his blood pressure