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A Friend of Yours Is Pregnant

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A friend of yours is pregnant. She has read about the potential problems that could occur with a pregnancy. Based upon this chapter, what do you think are the three most potentially harmful things an expectant mother could do that might harm a developing fetus?


Definitions:

Acute Infectious Disease

A rapidly developing infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, characterized by symptoms that are severe but often brief in duration.

False Membrane

A thick layer of fibrous tissue that forms over a mucous membrane surface as a result of inflammation or injury.

Gauge

The size of a needle bore; the smaller the number, the larger the needle bore.

Needle Bore

The internal diameter of a needle, affecting the flow rate of injected or withdrawn fluids.

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