A student asks a nurse, "What is the recommended amount of iron that a pregnant woman should consume each day?" Which of the following would be the best answer from the nurse?
a. 2 mg per day c. 30 to 60 mg per day
b. 10 to 15 mg per day d. 100 mg per day
C
The nurse should inform the student that the recommended daily requirement of iron for a pregnant woman is 30 to 60 mg per day.
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