A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is a strict vegetarian. What type of diet should the client follow?
A) A diet rich in fat
B) A diet rich in sodium
C) A diet rich in protein
D) A diet lower in calcium and iron
C
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A vegetarian diet can be inadequate in protein, the need for which increases during pregnancy. Therefore, a diet rich in plant proteins will help. Calcium and iron needs to be higher in a vegan diet and also during pregnancy. Diets high in sodium or fat are not needed during pregnancy.
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