MN 360 – Maternal Nutrition in Nursing
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Discuss the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is critical for fetal growth, development, and maternal
health. Adequate intake of macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—supports
maternal energy needs and fetal organ development. Micronutrients like iron, folic acid,
calcium, and iodine prevent congenital anomalies, anemia, and skeletal malformations.
Nursing care includes assessing dietary intake, educating about balanced meals, and
recommending supplementation as required. Emotional support and counseling help mothers
adhere to nutritional guidelines. Proper nutrition reduces pregnancy complications and
promotes healthy maternal-fetal outcomes.
Explain the nursing care for a pregnant woman with iron-deficiency anemia.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy can cause fatigue, pallor, and poor fetal growth.
Assessment includes hemoglobin/hematocrit levels, dietary history, and signs of fatigue.
Nursing care involves prescribing iron supplements, educating about iron-rich foods (red
meat, legumes, leafy greens), and encouraging vitamin C intake to enhance absorption.
Monitoring for side effects like constipation is necessary. Emotional support encourages
adherence and reduces anxiety. Timely management improves maternal energy, prevents
complications, and supports fetal development.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with gestational diabetes.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Gestational diabetes affects maternal and fetal health, causing risks like macrosomia and
neonatal hypoglycemia. Assessment includes monitoring blood glucose levels, weight, and
dietary intake. Nursing care involves individualized meal planning with controlled
carbohydrate intake, frequent glucose monitoring, insulin therapy if prescribed, and educating
on portion control. Education includes recognizing signs of hypo- or hyperglycemia and
maintaining a balanced diet. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes compliance.
Proper management prevents maternal and fetal complications.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
, CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Excessive weight gain increases risks of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and delivery
complications. Assessment includes monitoring weight trends, BMI, dietary habits, and
activity levels. Nursing care involves dietary counseling to promote balanced nutrition,
encouraging physical activity as appropriate, and monitoring for associated conditions.
Education includes healthy weight gain guidelines, portion control, and lifestyle
modifications. Emotional support reduces guilt and promotes adherence. Proper care
improves maternal and fetal outcomes.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Hyperemesis gravidarum involves severe nausea and vomiting, leading to dehydration,
electrolyte imbalance, and weight loss. Assessment includes monitoring hydration status,
electrolyte levels, weight changes, and signs of malnutrition. Nursing care involves providing
IV fluids and electrolytes, antiemetic medications, small frequent meals, and nutritional
supplements if needed. Education includes dietary modifications, fluid intake strategies, and
monitoring for warning signs. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes adherence to
therapy. Timely intervention prevents maternal and fetal complications.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with folic acid deficiency during pregnancy.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Folic acid deficiency increases the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Assessment
includes dietary evaluation, laboratory testing, and history of previous pregnancies. Nursing
care involves prescribing folic acid supplementation, educating about folate-rich foods (leafy
greens, legumes, fortified cereals), and monitoring adherence. Education includes the
importance of taking supplements before and during early pregnancy. Emotional support
encourages compliance. Proper supplementation prevents congenital anomalies and promotes
healthy fetal development.
Describe the nursing care for a pregnant woman with calcium deficiency.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Calcium is essential for fetal skeletal development and maternal bone health. Assessment
includes dietary intake evaluation, risk factor identification, and signs of deficiency like
muscle cramps. Nursing care involves promoting calcium-rich foods (milk, yogurt, cheese,
leafy greens), supplementation if needed, and encouraging weight-bearing exercises.
Education includes daily calcium requirements and benefits for mother and baby. Emotional
support helps mothers maintain adherence. Adequate calcium intake prevents maternal
osteoporosis and neonatal skeletal issues.
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Discuss the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is critical for fetal growth, development, and maternal
health. Adequate intake of macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—supports
maternal energy needs and fetal organ development. Micronutrients like iron, folic acid,
calcium, and iodine prevent congenital anomalies, anemia, and skeletal malformations.
Nursing care includes assessing dietary intake, educating about balanced meals, and
recommending supplementation as required. Emotional support and counseling help mothers
adhere to nutritional guidelines. Proper nutrition reduces pregnancy complications and
promotes healthy maternal-fetal outcomes.
Explain the nursing care for a pregnant woman with iron-deficiency anemia.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy can cause fatigue, pallor, and poor fetal growth.
Assessment includes hemoglobin/hematocrit levels, dietary history, and signs of fatigue.
Nursing care involves prescribing iron supplements, educating about iron-rich foods (red
meat, legumes, leafy greens), and encouraging vitamin C intake to enhance absorption.
Monitoring for side effects like constipation is necessary. Emotional support encourages
adherence and reduces anxiety. Timely management improves maternal energy, prevents
complications, and supports fetal development.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with gestational diabetes.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Gestational diabetes affects maternal and fetal health, causing risks like macrosomia and
neonatal hypoglycemia. Assessment includes monitoring blood glucose levels, weight, and
dietary intake. Nursing care involves individualized meal planning with controlled
carbohydrate intake, frequent glucose monitoring, insulin therapy if prescribed, and educating
on portion control. Education includes recognizing signs of hypo- or hyperglycemia and
maintaining a balanced diet. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes compliance.
Proper management prevents maternal and fetal complications.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
, CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Excessive weight gain increases risks of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and delivery
complications. Assessment includes monitoring weight trends, BMI, dietary habits, and
activity levels. Nursing care involves dietary counseling to promote balanced nutrition,
encouraging physical activity as appropriate, and monitoring for associated conditions.
Education includes healthy weight gain guidelines, portion control, and lifestyle
modifications. Emotional support reduces guilt and promotes adherence. Proper care
improves maternal and fetal outcomes.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Hyperemesis gravidarum involves severe nausea and vomiting, leading to dehydration,
electrolyte imbalance, and weight loss. Assessment includes monitoring hydration status,
electrolyte levels, weight changes, and signs of malnutrition. Nursing care involves providing
IV fluids and electrolytes, antiemetic medications, small frequent meals, and nutritional
supplements if needed. Education includes dietary modifications, fluid intake strategies, and
monitoring for warning signs. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes adherence to
therapy. Timely intervention prevents maternal and fetal complications.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with folic acid deficiency during pregnancy.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Folic acid deficiency increases the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Assessment
includes dietary evaluation, laboratory testing, and history of previous pregnancies. Nursing
care involves prescribing folic acid supplementation, educating about folate-rich foods (leafy
greens, legumes, fortified cereals), and monitoring adherence. Education includes the
importance of taking supplements before and during early pregnancy. Emotional support
encourages compliance. Proper supplementation prevents congenital anomalies and promotes
healthy fetal development.
Describe the nursing care for a pregnant woman with calcium deficiency.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Calcium is essential for fetal skeletal development and maternal bone health. Assessment
includes dietary intake evaluation, risk factor identification, and signs of deficiency like
muscle cramps. Nursing care involves promoting calcium-rich foods (milk, yogurt, cheese,
leafy greens), supplementation if needed, and encouraging weight-bearing exercises.
Education includes daily calcium requirements and benefits for mother and baby. Emotional
support helps mothers maintain adherence. Adequate calcium intake prevents maternal
osteoporosis and neonatal skeletal issues.
