A Client at 24 Weeks of Gestation Says She Has

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening. Which is the reason the nurse should give to counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake?

• A) The fetus is placed at risk for altered brain growth.
• B) The fetus is at risk for severe nervous system injury.
• C) The client will be at risk for abusing other substances as well.
• D) A daily consumption of alcohol indicates a risk for alcoholism.

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