The prenatal nurse is teaching a group of women about preconception health measures. Topics the nurse includes are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Smoking.
2. Caffeine.
3. Limiting folic acid.
4. Increasing dietary fat.
5. Use of prescription drugs.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Not smoking–or at least limiting cigarette intake–is an important aspect of prenatal counseling.
Rationale 2: As a precaution, women are advised to avoid caffeine or limit the intake.
Rationale 3: Folic acid is a necessary prenatal vitamin to decrease the risk of a baby with a neural tube defect.
Rationale 4: A balanced diet is needed before, during, and after a pregnancy. Increasing dietary fat is not recommended.
Rationale 5: Some prescription drugs can cause damage to the developing fetus. This needs to be discussed with the healthcare provider.
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