A Client Is Concerned a Drug She Is Taking Might

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client is concerned a drug she is taking might have teratogenic effects.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate response?

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

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Definitions:

Encoding-Specificity Principle

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