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Homework: Comic Strip- Nutrition during Pregnancy
Nutrition is one of the many factors that influence pregnancy outcomes. Good nutrition during pregnancy is necessary to prevent problems such as low birth weight, miscarriage, hypertension, and others. The National Academy of Public Sciences has developed recommendations for the general public, known as the RDA. It publishes guidelines for avoiding excess nutrient intake.
Below, you'll find the competencies, instructional objectives, and general and specific instructions for completing this week's homework.
Competencies, Level III:
A. Identify research findings on promoting pregnant family adaptation in the promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation phases of the health-disease continuum. Ess. III
B. Apply research findings to promote pregnant family adaptation in the promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation phases of the health-disease continuum. Ess. III
C. Use technology and information management to provide safe, high-quality care in different settings, taking into account the prenatal stage, birth process, postpartum period, and neonatal care. Ess. IV
D. Promote health and prevent illness among pregnant women in different care settings. Ess. VII
Instructional objectives:
Through this homework the student will be able to:
A. It will describe nutritional needs during conception, pregnancy and dietary recommendations (nutrients) during pregnancy and lactation.
B. It will explain how much weight a pregnant woman should gain, what the weight gain pattern should be, and the dangers that a pregnant woman may face if her weight gain is restricted.
C. It will illustrate the nutritional management of pregnant women, including nursing assessment and diagnosis, dietary history, physical examination, laboratory tests, nursing diagnoses, and care outcomes.
D. It will describe nutritional needs during breastfeeding and cultural influences and vegetarian diets.
E. It will explain the management or interventions related to different problems or discomforts during pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, constipation, and heartburn.
General instructions:
A. This task is to be completed and submitted individually.
B. Remember to read the instructions and evaluation carefully before completing the homework.
C. Carefully and thoroughly read the assigned textbook pages to complete this homework: Chapter 15 of the textbook. You should also obtain additional information related to this topic from reliable sources.
D. After completing the assigned reading on this study topic:
a. Select one of the following five options below, to create a "comic strip" where you can illustrate with characters and short dialogues, what is the role of nursing in relation to the management of the nutrition of pregnant women.
Situations: (Select one of the following to create your comic strip)
A. Describe the nutritional needs during conception, pregnancy and dietary recommendations (nutrients) during pregnancy and lactation.
B. Describe how much weight a pregnant woman should gain, what the weight gain pattern should be, and the dangers that a pregnant woman may face if her weight gain is restricted.
C. Illustrate the nutritional management of pregnant women, including nursing assessment and diagnosis, dietary history, physical examination, laboratory tests, nursing diagnoses, and care outcomes.
D. Describe nutritional needs during breastfeeding and cultural influences and vegetarian diets.
E. Describe the management or interventions related to different problems or discomfort during pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, constipation and heartburn.