A nurse is providing preconceptual counseling to a woman. Which of the following supplements would be recommended to help prevent neural tube defects?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Folic acid
d. Vitamin C
ANS: C
400 µg of folic acid are recommended daily. Supplements of iron and Vitamin C are not recom-mended during preconceptual counseling. Supplements of calcium may be recommended to pre-vent bone loss, but not for preconceptual counseling.
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