The nurse is discussing dietary recommendations with a client who has been experiencing a larger than recommended weight gain during her pregnancy.The client reports reducing the amount of empty calories and of red meat consumed while significantly increasing intake of fish,poultry,and fresh fruits and vegetables.What response is indicated by the nurse?

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C)"Tell me more about the meat and fish you are eating each day." is the correct response because it encourages the client to provide more specific information about their diet, which can help the nurse assess for potential issues such as excessive mercury intake from certain types of fish, which is a concern during pregnancy.

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