The nurse is caring for a patient who desires to become pregnant within a few months. Which outcome regarding folic acid intake would be appropriate for this patient?
A) The client will begin taking 400 ?g of folic acid every day.
B) The client will begin taking 400 ?g of folic acid with every meal.
C) The client will ingest foods high in folic acid to avoid needing to take folic acid supplements.
D) The client will begin taking 400 ?g of folic acid immediately after confirmation of pregnancy.
A
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All patients expecting to become pregnant are advised to begin a supplement of 400 ?g folic acid daily in addition to eating foods rich in folic acid. The folic acid supplement is not needed with each meal. Foods high in folic acid should be consumed in addition to the supplement. The patient should take folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant and not wait until pregnancy is confirmed.
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