Three servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese plus two servings of meat, poultry, or fish adequately ...

ANS: B
As a precaution, the pregnant patient should avoid eating all of these and the less common tilefish. High levels of mercury can harm the developing nervous system of the fetus. It is essential for the nurse to assist the client in understanding the differences between numerous sources of this product. A pregnant client can 12 ounces a week of canned light tuna; however, canned white, albacore, or tuna steaks contain higher levels of mercury and should be limited to no more than 6 ounces per week. It is a common misconception that fish caught in local waterways are the safest. Pregnant women and mothers of young children should check with local advisories about the safety of fish caught by families and friends in nearby bodies of water. If no information is available, these fish sources should be avoided, limited to less than 6 ounces, or the only fish consumed that week. Commercially caught fish that are low in mercury include salmon, shrimp, pollock, or catfish.