Body water is maintained by sophisticated control mechanisms.

The stomach is the initial stage of digestion.

Athletes are often encouraged to increase their intake of protein.

Glucose is the most common simple sugar and is found in some plants and animals.

The 39 year old with Type 1 diabetes presents at 36 weeks gestation with irregular contractions.  An HCP decides to do an amniocentesis.  Which statement best supports why the RN should prepare the client for an amniocentesis now?

A G1P0 client is counseled by her health care provider to have a vaccination during her third trimester of pregnancy.  The client questions the healthcare provider’s recommendation.  Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the RN to give the client?

The RN is providing nutrition counseling to a G1P0 who is 10 weeks pregnant.  Which meal choice stated by the client indicates she needs additional information?

A G2P1 was admitted to the post partum floor.  She was diagnosed with preeclampsia and is on Magnesium Sulfate.  Her IV is 1000 ml with 40 grams of Magnesium Sulfate and is piggybacked via pump.  The main IV is 1000 LR.  The physician ordered the Magnesium Sulfate to run at 2 grams/hour.  What is the pump setting in ml/hr for the Magnesium Sulfate?

A G1P0 adolescent, 15 weeks gestation, is visiting the prenatal clinic with her mother and was ordered a alphafetoprotein (AFP) screening.  When developing the teaching plan for this client, the RN should include which of the following?

A G1P0 in her first trimester of pregnancy informs the RN that she has been diagnosed with a genital herpes infection last year.  She is concerned about the effects of a herpes infection upon her pregnancy.  What response to her concerns is most appropriate?