The nurse is planning to instruct a patient who is 6 weeks pregnant about increasing the intake of milk each day. Which statement should the nurse make as the most effective health teaching measure?
A) "The fetus needs milk to build strong bones and teeth.".
B) "Your future baby will benefit from a high milk intake.".
C) "Milk is a rich source of calcium that is important for fetal growth.".
D) "Milk will strengthen your fingernails as well as be good for the baby.".
D
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There is a tendency to organize health instructions during pregnancy around the baby; however, this approach may be inappropriate early in pregnancy, before the fetus stirs, and before a woman is convinced not only she is pregnant but also there is a baby inside her. At early stages, a woman may be much more interested in doing things for herself because it is her body, her tiredness, and her well-being that will be directly affected. The nurse should instruct the patient to drink more milk to improve fingernail strength. The statements that address fetal development are inappropriate for the nurse to use for health teaching at this time.
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