A client who is at 8 weeks gestation has a hemoglobin of 9.5 mg/dL (95 mmol/L). Which nursing intervention has the highest priority? Reference Range (Hemoglobin (Hgb) [12 to 16 g/dL or 120 to 99 g/L])

Provide the client with a list of foods high in iron.

Explain that this is a normal finding early in pregnancy.

Obtain a prescription for an iron supplement.

Instruct the client to eat a well-balanced diet.

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