RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 853 of 2368

Which statement by a pregnant client about eating fish indicates a need for further teaching?

  1. "I will eat cooked shrimp."
  2. "I will eat swordfish because it is a lean source of protein."
  3. "I will eat farm-raised salmon."
  4. "I will limit albacore tuna to 6 ounces a week."
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Correct answer: "I will eat swordfish because it is a lean source of protein."

Fish high in methylmercury, such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel, should be avoided during pregnancy.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Diets: Dietary Recommendations During Pregnancy and Lactation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026