Chelsey Is Pregnant and She Is Concerned About Taking an Over-The-Counter

question 36

Multiple Choice

Chelsey is pregnant and she is concerned about taking an over-the-counter medication for her allergies.She should be MOST concerned if her pregnancy is currently at the

• A) placental stage.
• B) germinal stage.
• C) fetal stage.
• D) embryonic stage.

Identify the needs and proper care practices for low-birth-weight infants.

Understand the impact of socioeconomic, racial, and genetic factors on infant health and development.

Recognize the importance of parental involvement in the care of low-birth-weight babies.

Understand the role of environmental and personal factors in overcoming birth complications.

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Definitions:

Maternal Obesity

Refers to obesity in pregnant women, which can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery.

Unborn Child

A term used to describe a fetus or embryo that is in the process of developing in the uterus and has not yet been born.

Pregnancy

The condition or period of being pregnant, where an embryo or fetus develops in a woman's uterus for about nine months.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

One type of sudden unexplained infant death whereby an infant of less than 1 year of age dies of an unexplained cause.