A pregnant female is receiving counseling related to proper nutrition for fetal development.When told than an iron supplement is advised, the woman says, "Why should I take iron? I was never told I was anemic." The nurse's most accurate response would be:
A) "More iron is eliminated from your body because of the increased urine output you experience during pregnancy.The supplement will prevent anemia."
B) "Your body does not absorb iron from food as readily because you are pregnant.A supplement will prevent anemia."
C) "Nausea will probably keep you from eating enough meat to keep your iron up, so the supplement will prevent anemia."
D) "Your body needs more iron than usual for the baby, and because you will temporarily have a greater blood volume."
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