NCLEX Practice Questions Nutrition Related

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A pregnant woman asks why iron has been prescribed for her. How should the nurse reply?

  • A. Iron helps to prevent sickle cell anemia in your baby.
  • B. Iron will help your baby to develop more intelligence.
  • C. Your body needs a lot of iron to make red blood cells for you and your baby.
  • D. Your morning sickness will be less if you have plenty of iron.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Iron is essential during pregnancy to support increased red blood cell production for the mother and fetus, preventing anemia.