The nurse is planning an early-pregnancy class session on nutrition. Which information should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Protein is important for fetal development.
2. Iron helps both mother and baby maintain the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
3. Calcium prevents constipation at the end of pregnancy.
4. Zinc facilitates synthesis of RNA and DNA.
5. Vitamin A promotes development of the baby's eyes.
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. During pregnancy, the woman needs increased amounts of protein to provide amino acids for fetal development.
2. Iron deficiency anemia is associated with an increased incidence of preterm birth, low-birth-weight infants, and maternal and infant mortality.
4. Zinc is involved in RNA and DNA synthesis, and milk production during lactation.
5. Vitamin A promotes healthy formation and development of the fetal eyes.
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