A Pregnant Client Is Prescribed a Medication and Is Concerned

question 69

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client is prescribed a medication and is concerned it might have teratogenic effects. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Let me check the pregnancy risk category of the drug."
• B) "Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy?"
• C) "If your health care provider ordered the medication, it should be okay."
• D) "You should avoid taking any medications while pregnant."

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Definitions:

Moral Reasoning

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Conventional Level

According to Kohlberg, a period during which moral judgments largely reflect social rules and conventions.

Intellectual Spurt

A significant and rapid increase in a person's cognitive abilities or knowledge, often occurring during developmental stages.

Decentration

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