The Client Asks the Nurse Why She Should Be Taking

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why she should be taking folic acid while she is pregnant. The best response from the nurse is that folic acid deficiency in the first trimester of pregnancy:

• A) can affect the brain development.
• B) may cause spinal cord dysfunctions.
• C) may cause cardiac anomalies.
• D) can cause gastrointestinal abnormalities.

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