Question

The nurse instructs a client in the second trimester at the prenatal clinic about nutrition during pregnancy. The nurse determines teaching is successful if the client makes which statement?

A. 'I should avoid all fats during pregnancy.'
B. 'I need to increase my intake of iron-rich foods.'
C. 'I can skip meals since the baby takes nutrients anyway.'
D. 'I should limit my fluid intake to avoid water retention.'

Answer 1

During pregnancy, it is important to increase the intake of iron-rich foods to support the production of red blood cells and prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse instructs the client in the second trimester at the prenatal clinic about nutrition during pregnancy. It is important for the mother to eat plenty of nutritious foods during pregnancy and take in enough nutrients for the fetus as well as for herself. The client would make the statement B. 'I need to increase my intake of iron-rich foods' to demonstrate successful teaching. During pregnancy, the need for iron increases to support the production of red blood cells and prevent iron deficiency anemia.