Which would be a goal of a client with the following nursing diagnosis: Alteration in Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to diet choices inadequate to meet nutrient requirements of pregnancy?
a. Gain a total of 30 lb
b. Take daily supplements consistently
c. Decrease intake of snack foods
d. Increase intake of complex carbohydrates
A
A weight gain of 30 lb is one indication that the client has gained a sufficient amount for the nutritional needs of pregnancy.
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