Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 21RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “Women should enter pregnancy with a good level of stored iron because it is easier to build up iron stores before than during pregnancy” is true or false.
Introduction: Iron is an essential nutrient that is necessary for the transport of oxygen in the body. It is the part of hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. It also plays an important role in muscle and brain function. It is important for cell growth, normal body function, and development. Deficiency of iron can lead to impaired cognition, iron deficiency anemia, low appetite, and various other symptoms.
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As the nurse working on a postpartum unit, you are caring for Mark and Mara, who have just become parents of n 7 lb and 2 oz baby boy. As you prepare them for discharge, you notice that they seem overwhelmed with much of information being provided. Mara says, “ Maybe my breast are too small and the baby can’t get enough milk.” She added, “I am hoping that if I breastfeed, I won’t have to worry about birth control for a while.”
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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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