A nurse has taught a pregnant woman about good nutrition during pregnancy at her first prenatal visit. What statement by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed?
A.
"I buy a lot of yellow and orange vegetables."
B.
"I have switched to buying only 1% milk."
C.
"We eat a lot more poultry these days."
D.
"We eat salmon once a week at least."
ANS: D
Healthy nutrition is important during pregnancy, and pregnant women should eat plenty of yellow and orange vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and lower-fat meats. Fish is a great source of protein; however, pregnant women should eat fish lower in mercury, such as whitefish, haddock, pollock, sole, and trout.
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