A patient asks the nurse about whether it is necessary to take vitamin supplements. The patient is a 26-year-old female who is contemplating pregnancy. The nurse will recommend which supplement?
a. Calcium and vitamin D
b. Folic acid (folate)
c. Iron
d. Vitamin C
ANS: B
Folic acid deficiency during the first trimester of pregnancy can affect the development of the CNS of the fetus, so women of childbearing age are encouraged to take folic acid. Other supplements are not necessary with a well-balanced diet unless a deficiency is noted.
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A client is receiving hydroxychloroquine. Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse immediately report to the primary health care provider? Select all that apply
A) Diarrhea B) Tinnitus C) Fever D) Visual changes E) Nausea
The nurse present at the birth is reporting to the nurse who will be caring for the neonate after birth. Which information should be included for an infant who had thick meconium in the amniotic fluid?
a. The parents spent an hour bonding with the baby after birth. b. An IV was started immediately after birth to treat dehydration. c. There was no meconium below the vocal cords when they were visualized. d. The infant needed vigorous stimulation immediately after birth to initiate crying.
The nurse is discussing nutrition with a client who is an athlete who was recently disqualified from a running race
The athlete stated, "I don't know how I got disqualified from the race!" After the nurse assesses the client's nutrition and race preparation habits, which of the following reasons may be most likely? 1. Increased carbohydrate intake prior to the race 2. Use of a dietary supplement with an unlisted banned substance as an ingredient 3. Dehydration 4. Low iron levels