A nurse is assessing the nutritional-metabolic patterns of a pregnant woman. Which of the following findings would be of concern to the nurse?
a. The woman drinks about 1 gallon of water a day.
b. The woman works out at the gym daily
c. The woman does not like vegetables.
d. The woman usually eats three meals a day in addition to two snacks a day.
Answer: c. The woman does not like vegetables.
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A. 21 B. 22 C. 23 D. 24
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