While teaching a preconception class, the nurse should include which of the following recommendations to decrease the risk of neural tube defects?
1. 500 mg vitamin C every day
2. 0.4 mg folate every day
3. 1,500 mg calcium every day
4. 600 mg vitamin A every day
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Rationale:
1. The other nutrients do not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
2. Folic acid supplementation prior to conception is recommended, since this decreases the risk of neural tube defects.
3. The other nutrients do not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
4. The other nutrients do not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
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