A patient tells a nurse that she is thinking about getting pregnant and asks about nutritional supplements. What will the nurse recommend?
a. A balanced diet high in green vegetables and grains
b. 400 to 800 mg of folic acid per day
c. A multivitamin with iron
d. Vitamin B12 supplements
ANS: B
The current recommendation is that all women of childbearing age receive folic acid supplementation to prevent the development of neural tube defects that can occur early in pregnancy. Dietary folic acid is not sufficient to provide this amount. Iron supplements are given when pregnancy occurs and are not necessary before becoming pregnant. Vitamin B12 supplements are not recommended.
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