A Patient Who Is Planning to Become Pregnant Expresses Concern

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who is planning to become pregnant expresses concern about the high incidence of asthma in her family. Which recommendation by the nurse is least helpful?

• A)Suggest the patient undergo genetic studies and counseling.
• B)Prevent exposure to environmental tobacco smoke during pregnancy.
• C)During the first year of life, avoid giving a child acetaminophen.
• D)Avoid broad-spectrum antibiotics during the child's first year of life.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain involved in multiple functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and hunger.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.

Magnetic Fields

Invisible fields that exert force on substances that are sensitive to magnetism, including ferromagnetic materials and moving electrical charges.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used for communication among various devices, such as radios and televisions.