What would the nurse do to accurately assess a pregnant client's food intake?
1. Assess her most recent laboratory values.
2. Ask her to complete a nutritional questionnaire.
3. Observe for signs of hunger.
4. Ask about her cooking facilities.
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Explanation: 2. Diet may be evaluated using a food frequency questionnaire, which lists common categories of foods and asks the woman how frequently in a day (or week) she consumes foods from the list.
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