During pregnancy, most nutritional needs can be consumed in adequate amounts through the diet. What nutrient is the exception to this statement?
A) Iron B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Vitamin D
A
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The DRI for iron increases by 50% during pregnancy to support the increase in maternal blood volume and to provide iron for fetal liver storage.
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A patient with a long history of asthma with many hospital admissions is referred to a case manager to assist in the management of her disease. Disease management targets
1. Chronic and costly disease conditions that require long-term care interventions. 2. Patients who cannot handle their disease. 3. Those who seek to control use by providing clients with correct information. 4. Patients who will need an advanced practice nurse instead of physician for monitoring.
Use your knowledge of vitamins and nutritional therapy to determine the instructions that you must give a patient regarding therapy with nutritional supplements.
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