The population health nurse has been appointed to a committee to identify actions to achieve the millennial goal of improving maternal health by reducing the maternal mortality ratio by 78%. Which strategy should the nurse recommend to assist in achieving this goal?

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4. To achieve the millennial goal of improving maternal health actions must be taken to ensure that pregnant women receive adequate and timely prenatal care. Establishing portable health clinics in underdeveloped countries to provide prenatal care would help achieve this goal. Explaining dietary requirements may not be appropriate because of access to nutritionally sound food and supplements might be difficult in underdeveloped countries. Preparing educational materials would be helpful however if the actions or resources are not available, the teaching will have no impact on the achievement of the goal. Instructing on the importance of receiving prenatal care would not necessarily help achieve the goal if resources, and medical personnel are not available to provide the care.

The Population Health Nurse Has Been Appointed to a Committee