RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MATERNAL CHILD NURSING NUR 2513 EXAM STUDY GUIDE (100% CORRECT WITH ANSWERS EXPLAINED) 1. A pregnant client would like to know a good food source of calcium other than da... iry products. Which is the best answer that the nurse should give? a. Legumes b. Lean meat c. Whole grains d. Yellow vegetables ANSWER: A. Legumes Although dairy products contain the greatest amount of calcium, it can also be found in legumes, nuts, dried fruits, and some dark green leafy vegetables. Lean meats are rich in protein and phosphorus. Whole grains are rich in zinc and magnesium. Yellow vegetables are rich in vitamin A. 2. To determine cultural influences on a client’s diet, what should the nurse do first? a. Evaluate the client’s weight gain during pregnancy. b. Assess the socioeconomic status of the client. c. Discuss the four food groups with the client. d. Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to the client’s culture. ANSWER: D. Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to the client’s culture. Understanding the client’s food preferences and how she prepares food will assist the nurse in determining whether the client’s culture is adversely affecting her nutritional intake. Evaluating a client’s weight gain during pregnancy should be included for all clients, not just for those who are culturally different. The socioeconomic status of the clients may alter the nutritional intake, but not the cultural influence. Teaching the food groups to the client should come after assessing food preferences. 3. Which pregnant adolescent is most at risk for a nutritional deficit during pregnancy? a. A 16-year-old who is 10 lb. overweight b. A 17-year-old who is 10 lb. underweight c. A 15-year-old of normal height and weight d. A 16-year-old of normal height and weight ANSWER: B. A 17-year-old who is 10 lb. underweight The adolescent who is pregnant and underweight is most at risk because she is already deficient in nutrition and must now supply the nutritional intake for both herself and her fetus. An overweight pregnant teen is at risk for deficiency but is not at the highest risk. Being underweight is the riskiest beca [Show More]
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