The nurse is providing education about prenatal nutrition to a client who is 25 weeks pregnant. Which nutrient will the nurse review as being critical for maternal and fetal euthyroidism?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin D
C) Folic acid
D) Iodine
Explanation: A) Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones; optimal maternal iodine intake is essential for fetal development. Calcium, vitamin D, and folic acid are important nutrients for the prenatal client, but are not linked with maternal and fetal euthyroidism.
B) Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones; optimal maternal iodine intake is essential for fetal development. Calcium, vitamin D, and folic acid are important nutrients for the prenatal client, but are not linked with maternal and fetal euthyroidism.
C) Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones; optimal maternal iodine intake is essential for fetal development. Calcium, vitamin D, and folic acid are important nutrients for the prenatal client, but are not linked with maternal and fetal euthyroidism.
D) Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones; optimal maternal iodine intake is essential for fetal development. Calcium, vitamin D, and folic acid are important nutrients for the prenatal client, but are not linked with maternal and fetal euthyroidism.
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