During a Prenatal Examination,a Woman Reports Having Two Cats at Home.The

question 12

Multiple Choice

During a prenatal examination,a woman reports having two cats at home.The nurse informs her that she should not be cleaning the litter box while she is pregnant.The client questions the nurse as to why.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "Your cats could be carrying toxoplasmosis.This is a zoonotic parasite that can infect you and have severe effects on your unborn child."
• B) "You and your baby can be exposed to the HIV in your cats' feces."
• C) "It's just gross.You should make your husband clean the litter boxes."
• D) "Cat feces are known to carry Escherichia coli,which can cause a severe infection in you and your baby."