Congenital Disorders Refer to Conditions That Are Present at Birth

question 12

Multiple Choice

Congenital disorders refer to conditions that are present at birth.These disorders may be inherited and caused by environmental factors or maternal malnutrition.Toxic exposures have the greatest effect on development between 15 and 60 days of gestation.For the nurse to be able to conduct a complete assessment of the newly pregnant patient,she should understand the significance of exposure to known human teratogens.These include: (Select all that apply.)

• A) infections.
• B) radiation.
• C) maternal conditions.
• D) drugs.
• E) chemicals.
• F)None of above

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