A 24-year-old (young adult) client visits the healthcare provider office for a routine yearly gynecological exam. The nurse is providing education to the client. The client asks for an explanation of why the nurse recommended that she take a multivitamin that contains folic acid. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "If you become pregnant, you will already be taking folic acid."
2. "Everyone should take vitamin supplements."
3. "Folic acid can help with your chances of getting pregnant."
4. "Most people do not get enough folic acid."
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Rationale 1: "If you become pregnant, you will already be taking folic acid." The client in the scenario is of childbearing age. Folic acid is essential for all women of childbearing potential. It is important for a healthy outcome of a pregnancy. Some women are not aware of being pregnant at first and are not already taking folic acid. By suggesting a supplement, it will already be present in the body if the woman becomes pregnant.
Rationale 2: "Everyone should take vitamin supplements." Not everyone needs vitamin supplements or have low folic acid levels if their dietary intake is balanced and appropriate.
Rationale 3: "Folic acid can help with your chances of getting pregnant." Folic acid is a vitamin. Not everyone needs vitamin supplements or have low folic acid levels if their dietary intake is balanced and appropriate.
Rationale 4: "Most people do not get enough folic acid." Not everyone needs vitamin supplements or have low folic acid levels if their dietary intake is balanced and appropriate.
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