The nurse is instructing a pregnant patient on her nutritional needs
The nurse tells the patient that nutrition is needed for fetal development because fetal growth occurs in overlapping stages from increased: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Cell numbers.
2. Growth spurts every month.
3. Cell size and number.
4. Cell size alone.
5. Vitamin and mineral intake.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell numbers in one stage.
Rationale 2: Growth of the fetus occurs steadily over time.
Rationale 3: Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell size and number during one stage.
Rationale 4: Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell size alone during one stage.
Rationale 5: A balanced diet is needed to ensure proper fetal development, so all nutrients are needed, not just vitamins and minerals.
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