Which of the Following Is the Best Plan of Action

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best plan of action for a light-skinned woman of childbearing age living in the tropics and concerned about giving birth to a child with neural tube defects (NTDs) ?

• A) taking folic acid/folate supplements and protecting herself against the sun with sunscreen, clothing, and shelter
• B) doing nothing, since a woman's chance of giving birth to a child with NTDs is genetically determined
• C) taking vitamin D supplements
• D) drinking plenty of fluids to boost her body's ability to regulate its own temperature
• E) using a tanning booth to give her skin accelerated protection against the sun

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Definitions:

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the first day of the pregnant woman's last menstrual period.

Postmature

A term referring to a fetus or newborn that has gone beyond the typical gestation period, usually more than 42 weeks, which may pose risks for the child.

Premature

Occurring before the usual or expected time.

Embryo

An early stage in the development of a multicellular organism, following fertilization and before becoming a fetus.