In a prenatal class, one woman tells the nurse that she is a vegetarian and asks whether this poses a problem in relation to her pregnancy. The nurse's most appropriate response is:
a. "All vegetarian diets provide the essential nutrients during pregnancy."
b. "Your care provider may order supplemental vitamins and calcium."
c. "You cannot continue a vegetarian diet and have a healthy baby."
d. "Increasing your fruit intake should make up for any dietary deficiencies."
ANS: B
There are several types of vegetarian diets. Some meet prenatal needs as long as the proper combination of foods is eaten. Depending on the type of vegetarian diet, supplemental vitamin B12 and calcium may be recommended. Simply increasing fruit intake would not provide the most commonly deficient nutrients. People have many reasons for choosing vegetarian diets, and the nurse must respect that choice and work with the patient.
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