The traditional diet of Asian women includes little meat or dairy products and may be low in calcium and iron. The nurse can help the woman increase her intake of these foods by
a. Emphasizing the need for increased milk intake during pregnancy
b. Suggesting she eat more "hot" foods during pregnancy
c. Telling her husband that she must increase her intake of fruits and vegetables for the
baby's sake
d. Suggesting she eat more tofu, bok choy, and broccoli
D
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A Since milk products are not part of the of this woman's diet, it should be respected and
other alternatives offered. Also, lactose intolerance is common.
B Pregnancy is considered "hot"; therefore the woman would eat "cold" foods.
C Fruits and vegetables are "cold" foods and included in the diet. In family dynamics,
however, the husband does not dictate to the wife in this culture.
D The diet should be improved by increasing foods acceptable to the woman. These foods
are common in the Asian diet and are good sources of calcium and iron.
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