Situation: Clara De Guzman, a 30 year old, is brought to the emergency room due to diarrhea. She is 3 months pregnant. Her mucous membrane is moist, with good skin turgor, no sunken eyes but with dry lips. With hyperactive bowel sounds. History showed that she underwent bariatric surgery 3 years ago that made her stomach small. With maternal and paternal history of diabetes and stroke. Fecalysis showed no parasite infection. But electrolytes revealed hypocalcemia (low serum calcium in the blood). Her BMI is 15. No medications taken. She is advised to take calcium supplements with Vitamin D and B complex. Vital signs: BP: 120/80 mmHg, PR of 75, RR of 21, afebrile, SPO2 of 98%.
Extracted text: 9. Which of the following statements of the nurse is INCORRECT? * "B-complex supplement helps in the brain development of your baby while inside your womb." "Take your calcium supplements together with vitamin D as this enhances absorption of calcium in the body." "Take your iron supplements together with vitamin C as this enhances absorption of iron in the body" "Increase intake of milk because your baby needs it for Vitamin K production while inside the womb." 10. Which of the following interventions will BEST help her body increase absorption of vitamins and minerals? * Assess food preferences of Clara and provide her preferences to increase food intake. Refer Clara to a weight management specialist Educate to have small frequent feedings on foods rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C and D. Administer oxygen therapy as indicatedExtracted text: 4. Other than Vitamin D deficiency, she is also HIGHLY at risk of what vitamin deficiency? * Vitamin B12 deficiency Collagen O Zinc Vitamin A deficiency 5. What is the MAIN cause of the correct answer in #4? * A. Small stomach and pregnancy B. Diarrhea and vomiting C. Maternal and paternal history of diabetes and stroke O A and B 6. Other than Calcium deficiency, she is also HIGHLY at risk of what mineral deficiency? * Zinc Folate Iron
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