Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is providing education to a group of adolescents who are pregnant and attending high school. Which of the following information should the nurse include in their teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Caffeinated beverages should be replaced with caffeine-free beverages. Pregnant adolescents should limit their caffeine intake as excessive caffeine can lead to complications during pregnancy. Caffeine can cross the placenta and affect the baby's heart rate and sleep patterns. It is important for pregnant adolescents to switch to caffeine-free beverages to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and baby.
A: The need for supplemental folic acid is not specific to the third trimester, it is important throughout pregnancy.
B: The incidence of high birth weight infants is not necessarily higher in adolescent pregnancy compared to adult mothers.
C: Pregnant adolescents actually need to gain weight within the recommended range, similar to adult mothers, to support fetal growth and development.
A: The need for supplemental folic acid is not specific to the third trimester, it is important throughout pregnancy.
B: The incidence of high birth weight infants is not necessarily higher in adolescent pregnancy compared to adult mothers.
C: Pregnant adolescents actually need to gain weight within the recommended range, similar to adult mothers, to support fetal growth and development.