In order to prevent neural tube defects, updated recommendations include an intake of 0.4 mg to 0.8 mg of ___________________ each day from one month prior to conception until 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
folic acid
Pregnant women should take 0.6 mg of folic acid daily for the duration of their pregnancy.
Women who have given birth to an infant with a neural tube defect previously should take
4 mg of folic acid in the 4 weeks prior to pregnancy and
throughout the first trimester.
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a. Maturation b. Reproduction c. Stress response d. Sexual identity e. Growth
The nurse is caring for the client with infectious mononucleosis that has inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa. What foods or liquids would be best to offer to this client?
A) A hot cup of milk B) Vanilla pudding and iced tea C) Tomato soup and hot herbal tea D) Beef and broccoli stir fry and a soft drink
What is the primary goal that the nurse should establish for a patient with an open wound?
a. The wound will remain free of infection throughout the healing process. b. The client will complete antibiotic treatment as ordered. c. The wound will remain free of scar tissue at healing. d. The client will increase caloric intake throughout the healing process.
In New Zealand and Australia, pacifiers are promoted as a mechanism for reducing sudden unexpected death in infancy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.