When Preparing to Teach a Class About Prenatal Development,the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

When preparing to teach a class about prenatal development,the nurse would include information about folic acid supplementation.What is folic acid known to prevent?

• A) Congenital heart defects
• B) Neural tube defects
• C) Mental retardation
• D) Premature birth

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Definitions:

Disturbed Sensory Perception

A condition where an individual has difficulty processing or interpreting sensory information, leading to confusion or disorientation.

Peripheral Vascular Dysfunction

Disorders affecting the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, potentially leading to reduced blood flow and associated health issues.

Acute Confusion

A sudden onset of disorientation or impaired consciousness, often reflecting an underlying medical, neurological, or psychiatric condition.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, typically affecting higher frequencies, common in older adults.