The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who asks whether it is safe to continue vitamin A supplements during pregnancy

The nurse educates the client that safety during pregnancy has not been established for vitamin A in amounts exceeding _______ international units.
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

What will be an ideal response?


Correct Answer: 6,000
Rationale: The safe use of vitamin A in amounts exceeding 6,000 international units during pregnancy is not established.
Global Rationale: The safe use of vitamin A in amounts exceeding 6,000 international units during pregnancy is not established.

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