The Client at 20 Weeks' Gestation Has Had an Ultrasound

question 12

Multiple Choice

The client at 20 weeks' gestation has had an ultrasound that revealed a neural tube defect in her fetus. The client's hemoglobin level is 8.5. The nurse should include which statement when discussing these findings with the client?

• A) "Your low iron intake has caused anemia, which leads to the neural tube defect."
• B) "You should increase your vitamin C intake to improve your anemia."
• C) "You are too picky about food. Your poor diet caused your baby's defect."
• D) "You haven't had enough folic acid in your diet. You should take a supplement."

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