A nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation.For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase their intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Choice A rationaleVitamin E does not specifically need increased intake during pregnancy. It is important for oxidative stress regulation, but its recommended daily intake remains at 15 mg during pregnancy.Choice B rationaleProtein demand increases during pregnancy to support fetal growth, placental development, and maternal tissue expansion. Daily intake is raised to approximately 71 g in the second and third trimesters.Choice C rationaleFiber intake is recommended for maintaining digestive health during pregnancy but does not require significant increases in the first trimester. Current recommendations for daily intake are around 28 g.Choice D rationaleCalcium supports fetal skeletal development, but increased intake is generally needed in later pregnancy stages. Normal daily calcium intake during pregnancy remains at approximately 1000 mg.