The nurse is instructing a newly pregnant client who follows a vegan eating plan about folic acid. What should the nurse include when teaching the client about this nutrient? Select all that apply
1. The best sources are fresh green leafy vegetables.
2. Overcooking foods high in folic acid is preferred.
3. Foods high in folic acid should be protected from light.
4. Cook foods high in folic acid with small amounts of water.
5. Peanuts and whole-grain breads and cereals are good sources.
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Sources for folic acid include fresh green leafy vegetables.
2. To prevent unnecessary loss, foods with folic acid should not be overcooked.
3. To prevent unnecessary loss, foods with folic acid should be stored covered to protect them from light.
4. To prevent unnecessary loss, foods with folic acid should be cooked with only a small amount of water.
5. Sources of folic acid include peanuts and whole-grain breads and cereals, which are all appropriate for the vegan eating plan.
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