ATI Questions 2

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

"A reduction in sexual interest could indicate postpartum depression." Manifestations of postpartum depression include decreased libido, feelings of sadness or anxiety, difficulty sleeping, or loss of appetite.

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and non-lactating. The client reports breast pain. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"Be sure to wear a well-fitted supportive bra."

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following the removal of a hydatidiform mole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Do not become pregnant for at least 1 year." Hydatidiform moles are uncontrolled growths in the uterus arising from placental or fetal tissue in early pregnancy. There is an increased incidence of choriocarcinoma associated with molar pregnancies. Pregnancy must be avoided for 1 year so the client can be closely monitored for manifestations of this condition.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 1 hour postpartum about using the perineal squeeze bottle. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

"Fill the perineal bottle with warm water prior to use." promotes healing and comfort

A nurse is providing postpartum discharge teaching about proper storage of breast milk for a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will discard any unused breastmilk that is left in the bottle." because bacteria can grow in the breastmilk, resulting in contamination.

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about home safety. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will place my baby on his back when putting him to sleep." Newborns should always sleep on the back to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using a disposable sitz bath. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

"Loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow."

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is breastfeeding and has pregestational diabetes controlled with insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include

"You have a higher risk for hypoglycemia due to breastfeeding.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client client who is PREGNANT and has type 1 diabetes mellitus

"You should expect to decrease your insulin dosage immediately after you deliver your baby"

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You should use warm water to wash your nipples."

a nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 1diabetes mellitus and is resistant to learning self-injection methods. which of the following statements should the nurse provide

"tell me what i can do to help you overcome your fear of giving yourself injections."

A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving gastrostomy tube feedings and insulin. The client is scheduled to receive a tube feeding at 0700. At which of the following times should the nurse plan to administer insulin lispro subcutaneously?

0645

A nurse is administering insulin glulisine 10 units subcutaneously at 0730 to an adolescent client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should anticipate the insulin's onset of action at which of the following times?

0745

A nurse is providing teaching about calcium intake to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following is the recommended daily calcium intake for a client who is breastfeeding?

1,000 mg The nurse should instruct the client that 1,000 mg of calcium is recommended for women age 19 and older, as well as those who are lactating. This amount of calcium is sufficient to meet the needs of the client and the infant because additional calcium is absorbed from the intestines during this time.

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postpartum. In which of the following locations should the nurse expect to locate the client's fundus?

3 cm below the umbilicus descend about 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and receiving IV oxytocin. the nurse notes contractions lasting 3 min each. what action should the nurse take? a.stop the oxytocin infusion b.apply oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula c.administer methyylergonovine IM d.prepare for an emergent cesarean birth

A

Nurse creating a POC for patient who's postpartum and adheres to traditional Hispanic cultural beliefs. Which cultural practice should the nurse include in POC?A.Protect the client's head and feet from cold air. B.Bathe the client within 12 hr following birth. C.Ambulate the client within 24 hr following birth. D.Offer the client a glass of cold milk with her first meal.

A

Nurse is caring for patient that's 24 weeks gestation and has suspected placental abruption. Which lab test should the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe? a. Kleihauer-Betke test b.Progesterone serum level c.Lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio d. Maternal Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

A

A nurse on a pediatric unit receives the laboratory results for several clients. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?

A client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose of 375 mg/dl

A nurse is selecting clients for discharge following an environmental disaster. which of the following clients should the nurse select ?

A client who is 1 day post op following inguinal hernia repair

A school nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following responses by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A. "I should eat extra food on busy days when I am more active." C. "I should increase my intake of sugar-free fluids when I am sick." D. "I should eat a snack 30 minutes before my baseball games start."

A nurse is caring for a client who delivered a stillborn child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Allow the parents to keep the child in their room for as long as they wish The parents should have unrestricted access to the child's body. This time allows them to process the traumatic event. Evidence shows that the risk of infection caused by having a deceased body in the room is minimal. Most parents will be ready to say goodbye to the body when it begins to show obvious signs of deterioration.

A nurse is assessing a female client 24 hr after delivery and notes the fundus is 2 cm above the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ambulate the client to the bathroom An increased fundal height in the postpartum period is a sign of a non-contracted uterus, which increases the risk for hemorrhage. The most common postpartum cause of an elevated fundal height is an over-distended bladder.

A nurse is collecting data from a client 24 hr after delivery and notes the fundus is 2 cm above the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ambulate the client to the bathroom Explanation: risk of hemorrhage. The most common postpartal cause of an elevated fundal height is an over-distended bladder.

A nurse is preparing to massage the fundus of a client who is postpartum and experiencing uterine atony. In what order should the nurse take the following actions when performing a fundal massage?

Ask the client to lie on her back with her knees flexed. Place a hand just above the client's symphysis pubis. Position a hand around the top of the client's fundus. Rotate the upper hand to massage the client's uterus. Use slight downward pressure to compress the client's fundus.

A nurse is collecting data from a client on the first postpartum day. Findings include a fundus that is firm and 1 fingerbreadth above and to the right of the umbilicus, moderate lochia rubra with small clots, temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), and pulse rate 52/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client when she last voided

A nurse is assessing a client on the first postpartum day. Findings include the following: fundus firm and one fingerbreadth above and to the right of the umbilicus, moderate lochia rubra with small clots, temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), and pulse rate 52/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client when she last voided Because the muscles supporting the uterus have been stretched during pregnancy, the fundus is easily displaced when the bladder is full. The fundus should be firm at the midline. A deviated, firm fundus indicates a full bladder. The nurse should assist the client to void.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports intestinal gas pain following a cesarean section. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Assist the client to ambulate in the hallway Walking can help stimulate peristalsis, which will promote the expulsion of gas.

A nurse is assessing a client who is 14 hr postpartum and has a third-degree perineal laceration. The client's temperature is 37.8°C (100°F), and her fundus is firm and slightly deviated to the right. The client reports a gush of blood when she ambulates and no bowel movement since delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Assist the client to empty her bladder

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and is having difficulty voiding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Assist the client to the bathroom

A nurse is collecting data from a client who delivered vaginally 8 hours ago. The nurse notes that the client's fundus is 2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus and has shifted to the left, and there is a large amount of lochia rubra on the perineal pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Assist the client to the toilet Displacement of the fundus to the left indicates that the cause of the excessive bleeding is uterine atony due to bladder distention, so this action is the nurse's priority.

A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and is Rh-negative. In which of the following situations should the nurse administer Rh(D) immune globulin?

At 28 weeks gestation Rh(D) immune globulin consists of passive antibodies against the Rh factor, which will destroy any fetal RBCs in the maternal circulation and block maternal antibody production

A nurse in an antepartum clinic is assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a.fundal height 34 cm b.report of decreased fetal movement c.report of occasional ankle swelling d.BP 110/80

B

A nurse is caring for several clients. which of the following clients should the nurse identify as a candidate for oral contraceptives ? a.a client who smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per week b.a client who Is breastfeeding a 7 month old infant c.a client who is taking an anticonvulsant medication d.a client who is taking anti-HIV protease inhibitors

B

Nurse is assessing patient who's 1 day postpartum and has vaginal hematoma. Which manifestation should nurse expect?A.Lochia serosa vaginal drainage B.Vaginal pressure C.Intermittent vaginal pain D. yellow exudate vaginal drainage

B

a nurse Is caring for a client who is in labor and has received epidural analgesia. the client's blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg, and the fetal heart tracing shows late decelerations. which of the following actions should the nurse take ? a. assist the client to the bathroom to empty her bladder b.increase the rate of primary IV infusion c.position the client in a semi-fowler's position d.provide glucose via oral hydration or IV

B

a nurse in a clinic is providing teaching to a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an external cephalic version. which of the following statements should the nurse make ? a.your provider will insert a hand into your uterus and turn your baby around b. you will receive a medication to relax your uterus prior t the procedure c.this procedure will be performed in the clinic at your next visit d.your baby's heartbeat will be monitored occasionally through the procedure

B

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). The nurse should expect that which of the following laboratory values is consistent with HHNS?

Blood glucose 320mg/Dl

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a cesarean birth. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider ?

Blood glucose 50mg/dL

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who takes insulin for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates effective management of the client's diabetes mellitus?

Blood glucose value at bedtime of 140 mg/Dl

A nurse is assisting a client who is 4 hr postpartum to get out of bed for the first time. The client becomes frightened by a gush of dark red blood from her vagina. Which of the following statements should the nurse make in response?

Blood pools in the vagina when you are lying in bed." In the early postpartum period, lochia will pool in the vagina when the client is lying in bed and will flow out of the vagina when the client stands up. After the initial gush, the bleeding will slow to a trickle of bright red lochia.

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is undergoing a nonstress test that reveals a variable deceleration in the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. give the client orange juice b.extend the client's legs c.have the client change positions d.establish IV access

C

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of nitrous oxide analgesia for pain control. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching ? a.nitrous oxide could make my baby sleepy when he is born b.i should inhale the nitrous oxide almost immediately c.i will feel the effects of the nitrous oxide almost immediately d.nitrous oxide can make me feel disoriented

C

A nurse is teaching a newly liscensed nurse about collecting a specimen for the universal newborn screening. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching ? a. obtain an informed consent prior to obtaining the specimen b.collect atleast 1ml of urine for the test c.ensure that the newborn has been receiving feedings for 24 hr prior to obtaining the specimen d.premature newborns may have false negative tests due to immature development of liver enzymes

C

a nurse is assessing a newborn who was circumcised 24 hours ago. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider ? a. a scant amount of serosanguinoues drainage is noted in the newborn's diaper b. the newborn's circumcision is covered with yellow exudate c.the newborn has urinated once since the circumsion d.the newborn fusses during each diaper change

C

a nurse is caring for an infant who begins displaying manifestations of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). which of the following actions should the nurse take ? a.swaddle the infant with arms and legs extended b.administer naloxone IM c.avoid eye contact during feedings d.discourage the mother from handling the infant during the withdrawal phase

C

a nurse is assessing a client who delivered vaginally 8 hours ago. the nurse notes that the client's funds is 2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus cord and has shifted to the left, and there is a large amount of lochia rubra on the perineal pad. which of the following actions should the nurse take first ? a. administer analgesia b.admnister carboprost IM c.assist the client to the tolet d.obtain a blood specimen to test Hct and HgB levels

C evidence-based practice indicates that the nurse should first help the client empty her bladder. displacement of the funds to the left indicates that the cause of the excessive bleeding is uterine atony due to bladder distension so this action is the nurse's priority

A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a congenital diaphragmatic Hernia. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a.distended abdomen b.increased blood pressure c.generalized petechiae d.barrel-shaped chest

D

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation, is rh-negative and has jus had an amniocentesis. which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority following the procedure ? a.observe the client's temperature b.observe the uterine contractions c.adminster RH immune globulin d. monitor the FHR

D

nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following physiological changes contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes?

Decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin

A nurse in the clinic is assessing an older adult client for the second time this week. The client reports a decreased energy level, insomnia, and anorexia. Diagnostic tests are within the expected reference ranges. For which of the following conditions should the nurse screen the client?

Depression

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 17 year old client about managing manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS. which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching

Eating more lean meats and vegetables can help me lose weight

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive a continuous IV infusion of oxytocin following a vaginal birth. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?

Fundal consistency Oxytocin is a smooth muscle relaxant that causes contraction of the uterus. The nurse should palpate the uterine fundus to determine consistency or tone to determine if the medication is effective.

A nurse is conducting a home visit with an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus and takes regular insulin subcutaneously before each meal. The client appears disoriented and weak and has slurred speech. Which of the following conditions should the nurse consider first when responding to these manifestations?

Hypoglycemia

nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 13-year-old client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of diabetes mellitus management?

I should check my blood glucose levels more often when I am sick.

A nurse in a pediatric clinic is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-aged child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and an upper respiratory infection. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the instructions?

I will check my child's blood glucose lever every 3 hours

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse is explaining how to manage the child's disorder during an illness such as a cold. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I'll check his blood glucose more often

nurse is caring for a client who has abdominal pain and possibly pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as an indication of pancreatitis?

Increased serum lipase level

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about a prescription for insulin lispro. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Insulin lispro has an onset of about 15 minutes

nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients who are pregnant about vitamin K for newborns. Vitamin K helps prevent which of the following conditions in a newborn?

Intracranial hemorrhage

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client 8 hr after delivery. Which of the following factors places the client at risk of uterine atony? (Select all that apply.)

Magnesium sulfate infusion Distended bladder Prolonged labor

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The nurse notes the client's perineal pad has a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

Massage the fundus the greatest risk for this client is hemorrhage. The nurse should massage the client's fundus first. The nurse should use Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ABC priority-setting framework, and/or nursing knowledge to identify which risk poses the greatest threat to the client.

nurse is assisting with a plan for community health screening for a group of clients who are at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following client groups should the nurse include in the screening?

Men and women who are obese

A nurse is caring for a client who has a soft uterus and increased lochial flow. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to promote uterine contractions?

Methylergonovine

A nurse is administering a loop diuretic to a client who has 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Monitor the client for ototoxicity

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect and takes intermittent-acting insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

Monitor the client's nighttime blood glucose levels.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about the pathophysiology of the disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

My cells are resistant to the effects of insulin

A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for dulaglutide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Nausea is an adverse effect that decreases over time

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client and observes a steady trickle of bright red blood from the client's vagina. The uterus is palpated as firm, midline, and located 1 cm below the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Notify the provider Excessive vaginal bleeding in the presence of a contracted uterus is a sign of a vaginal or cervical laceration. The provider must be notified so the laceration can be repaired.

A nurse receives a morning change-of-shift report and delegates several tasks to an assistive personnel (AP) on the team. Which of the following tasks should the nurse instruct the AP to perform first?

Obtain morning capillary blood glucose

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a precipitous delivery. Which of the following items of data is the nurse's priority during the fourth stage of labor?

Palpating the client's fundus

A nurse is caring for a client who had a precipitous delivery. Which of the following assessments is the priority during the fourth stage of labor?

Palpating the client's fundus

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 48 hours postpartum. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Pelvic and uterine pain is present while at rest. could indicate endometritis

A home health nurse enters a client's home and finds a used insulin syringe, without a cap, on the table. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Place the syringe in a puncture-proof disposal container.

A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth and plans to breastfeed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Place the unwrapped newborn on the mother's bare chest Skin-to-skin contact will maintain the newborn's temperature and elicit instinctive newborn feeding behaviors.

A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about a new subcutaneous insulin infusion pump. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?

Plan to use a type of short-duration insulin in the infusion pump

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and reports that her episiotomy incision is pulling and stinging. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Provide a sitz bath with warm water for the client The nurse should provide a client who is postpartum with a sitz bath to decrease episiotomy discomfort. The use of a sitz bath provides warm, moist, direct heat to the incision area, which helps relieve the pulling and stinging associated with the healing incision. The warm water increases blood flow to the area through vasodilatation, which also promotes healing and comfort.

A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a prescription to administer regular insulin subcutaneously. Which of the following insulin durations should the nurse identify for regular insulin

Short duration, slow acting

A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a vacuum-assisted birth. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify a cervical laceration?

Slow trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus The nurse should monitor for bright red bleeding in the form of a slow trickle, oozing or outright bleeding, and a firm fundus to identify a cervical laceration.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about storing unopened vials of insulin. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Store the vitals in the refrigerator

While assessing a client who is in the fourth stage of labor, the nurse suspects bladder distention. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with bladder distention?

The bladder fluctuates with palpation. In bladder distention, the bladder is suprapubic, round, bulging, and dull to percussion and fluctuates like a balloon filled with water. The uterus is usually displaced to the right, boggy, and located well above the umbilicus.

a nurse is reinforcing teaching about the process of involution with a client who is postpartum. which of the following pieces of information should the nurse provide?

The fundus is not palpable abdominally at 2 weeks postpartum.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a new prescription for pioglitazone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

The medication can be taken when using insulin

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who reports strong contractions whenever she breastfeeds her newborn. The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?

The same hormone that is released in response to the baby's sucking and causes milk to flow also makes the uterus contract." Oxytocin is released in response to breastfeeding. This hormone also causes the uterus to contract, which decreases the risk for postpartum hemorrhage and increases involution.

A nurse in a community health clinic is collecting data from a new client who has prescriptions for isoniazid and rifampin. Which of the following disorders should the nurse expect the client to have?

Tuberculosis

a nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Use separate syringes for administering insulin glargine and NPH insulin

A nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about strategies for preventing mastitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Use your finger to release suction after feeding." Releasing the newborn's grasp on the nipple with a finger before removing the newborn from the breast helps prevent injury to the nipples, which can lead to mastitis.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about exercise. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Wear a medical alert identification tag when you exercise

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is scheduled to receive total parenteral nutrition (TP). Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend including in the plan? (Select all that apply.)

Weigh the client daily Obtain a serum blood glucose every 4hours Change the in tubing every 24hours

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with an adolescent client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following points should the nurse reinforce?

You might need to decrease your routine insulin dosage before exercise

a nurse is caring for a client who has been taking taken metformin for 6 months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an expected therapeutic effect of the medication

decreased blood glucose level

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following insulin injection sites should the nurse recommend that the client use during basketball competitions

hip

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings indicate that the client has hyperglycemia?

increased urination

A nurse is planning care for a client who is postpartum and has cardiac disease. For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse seek clarification?

monitor the client's weight weekly The nurse should weigh the client daily to monitor for fluid overload.

A nurse receives a morning change-of-shift report and delegates several tasks to an assistive personnel (AP) on the team. Which of the following tasks should the nurse instruct the AP to perform first?

obtain the morning capillary blood glucose tests

A nurse is caring for a client who has urolithiasis and requires further diagnostic testing after an initial assessment indicated hypercalcemia. The nurse should explain that which of the following structures controls calcium concentration?

parathyroid gland

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to breastfeed her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

place ice packs on your breasts." The nurse should instruct the client to place ice packs on her breasts using a "15 minutes on and 45 minutes off" schedule to decrease swelling of the breast tissue as the body produces milk

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is PREGNANT and has a low progesterone level. Which of the following complications should the nurse expect

preterm labor

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. Which of the following nutrients should the client increase her intake of while breastfeeding?

vitamin C important tissue formation and integrity. The nurse should instruct the client to consume 115 to 120 mg of vitamin C per day, which is an increase from the recommended value when the client was pregnant.