After questioning a pregnant woman about her fluid intake, the nurse discovers that the patient is drinking four glasses of diet cola per day. Which response by the nurse is best?
A.
"As long as you get enough fluid, soda is all right to drink."
B.
"Less than two cups of caffeine a day is probably OK."
C.
"The major worry with soda is the sugar content."
D.
"You really should switch to decaffeinated colas."
ANS: B
The primary sources of caffeine for pregnant women are coffee, tea, and soda. Research shows that small amounts of caffeine (less than 2 cups a day) are probably safe; however, higher amounts cause central nervous system stimulation and can increase the chance of spontaneous abortions, stress the fetus's metabolic system, and decrease blood flow to the placenta. Women should be encouraged to restrict their intake of caffeinated beverages and taught that even decaffeinated beverages still contain some caffeine.
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