A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation and requires an increased intake of iron. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of iron?
Carrots.
Chicken breast.
Apples.
Feta cheese.
The Correct Answer is B
Choice A rationale
Carrots, while nutritious and rich in vitamins, are not a significant source of iron. They provide fiber and beta-carotene but do not meet the increased iron needs during pregnancy.
Choice B rationale
Chicken breast is an excellent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. Consuming chicken breast helps in meeting the increased iron requirements during pregnancy.
Choice C rationale
Apples are healthy and provide essential nutrients and fiber but are not a significant source of iron. They contribute to overall well-being but do not address the specific need for increased iron intake.
Choice D rationale
Feta cheese is a good source of calcium and protein but not iron. While it contributes to nutritional intake during pregnancy, it does not help in meeting the increased iron needs.
Free Nursing Test Bank
- Free Pharmacology Quiz 1
- Free Medical-Surgical Quiz 2
- Free Fundamentals Quiz 3
- Free Maternal-Newborn Quiz 4
- Free Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 5
- Free Obstetrics and Pediatrics Quiz 6
- Free Fluid and Electrolytes Quiz 7
- Free Community Health Quiz 8
- Free Promoting Health across the Lifespan Quiz 9
- Free Multidimensional Care Quiz 10
View Related questions
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a contraindication for diaphragm use due to the increased risk of thromboembolic events with estrogen-based contraceptives.
Choice B rationale
Tobacco use, although a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is not a direct contraindication for diaphragm use, which is a non-hormonal contraceptive method.
Choice C rationale
Recurrent urinary tract infections are a contraindication for diaphragm use due to the risk of infection exacerbation from device insertion.
Choice D rationale
History of positive group B streptococcus B-hemolytic is not a contraindication for diaphragm use; it typically relates to pregnancy and neonatal infection risk.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale
A single crease in the palm, known as a simian crease, is a common characteristic seen in infants with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) due to the unique hand structure associated with this condition.
Choice B rationale
A notch in the lip, such as a cleft lip, is not commonly associated with trisomy 21 and is more typically related to other genetic conditions or environmental factors during development.
Choice C rationale
An inversion of the foot, such as clubfoot, is not a specific characteristic of trisomy 21. This condition is more often seen in other congenital anomalies not related to Down syndrome.
Choice D rationale
Extra digits on the hand, or polydactyly, is not commonly associated with trisomy 21 but can be seen in other genetic disorders. Trisomy 21 has more specific physical features like the simian crease.