The nurse is instructing a pregnant client on her nutritional needs
The nurse tells the client that nutrition is needed for fetal development because fetal growth occurs in overlapping stages from increases of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Cell numbers
2. Cell membranes
3. Cell size and number
4. Cell size alone
5. Vitamin and mineral intake
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell numbers in one stage.
3. Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell size and number during one stage.
4. Fetal growth occurs by an increase in cell size alone during one stage.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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