The pregnant teen who was prescribed prenatal vitamins at her initial prenatal visit states that she does not like to take them
How should the nurse respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Folic acid has been found to be essential for minimizing the risk of neural tube defects."
2. "You do not have to take these supplements if you think you are healthy enough."
3. "These medications do the same thing. I will call your doctor to cancel one of your medications."
4. "You can trust your doctor to know what you need."
5. "You need the supplements because your dietary intake may not be adequate for fetal development."
1, 5
Explanation: 1. The CDC estimates that most neural tube defects could be prevented if women followed folic acid supplementation recommendations before they know they are pregnant.
5. One role of the nurse is educator, and this client needs additional information on why she needs the supplements. This response answers the client's concerns.
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Fill in the blank with the correct words.