MrsRobertson Is Receiving Information and Advice About Prenatal Care from Her

question 96

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Robertson is receiving information and advice about prenatal care from her health care team.With regard to alcohol,what advice will they most likely give Mrs.Robertson?

• A) Avoid liquors such as whiskey and bourbon, but beer and wine in moderation are acceptable.
• B) Drink only in moderation.
• C) Avoid alcohol entirely.
• D) Reduce alcohol consumption by half.

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Definitions:

Acidotic

A condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body fluids or an excessive loss of bicarbonate, often reflected in decreased blood pH.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis, with a normal range typically between 7.35 and 7.45.

Lactose

A disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose, found primarily in milk and dairy products.

Lactase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose.