Three different relationships
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Test yourself first: 3 questions
Question 1 of 3
A pregnant client at 26 weeks gestation tells the nurse she eats tuna several times a week, drinks two cups of coffee daily, and avoids alcohol. Which statement requires further teaching?
Answer: A. Large predatory fish such as tuna, swordfish, and king mackerel are high in mercury, which can harm fetal neurologic development; intake should be limited. Moderate caffeine (under 200 mg, about one to two cups) and alcohol avoidance are appropriate, so those do not require correction.
Question 2 of 3
A client at 14 weeks gestation with a normal prepregnancy BMI asks how much total weight she should expect to gain during pregnancy. Which range should the nurse provide?
Answer: C. For a woman with a normal prepregnancy BMI (18.5 to 24.9), the recommended total gestational weight gain is approximately 25 to 35 pounds. Overweight and obese women are advised to gain less, and underweight women more, but the normal-BMI range is 25 to 35 pounds.
Question 3 of 3
A client at 28 weeks' gestation should be screened for which condition with a glucose tolerance test?
Answer: B. Around 24–28 weeks, clients are screened for gestational diabetes with a glucose challenge/tolerance test. Untreated gestational diabetes risks a large baby and complications.
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