The nurse is preparing to instruct a client about nutritional needs before and during pregnancy.What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume in order to meet the requirements for folic acid?
A)Meats,fish,and poultry
B)A mix of vegetables and fiber
C)Oranges and green leafy vegetables
D)Low-fat and high-protein foods

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oranges and green leafy vegetables are good sources of folic acid, which is important for preventing neural tube defects in the fetus. Meats, fish, and poultry are good sources of protein, but not necessarily folic acid. A mix of vegetables and fiber and low-fat and high-protein foods are not specific enough to address the need for folic acid.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Instruct a Client About Nutritional