A Patient at 18 Weeks' Gestation Thinks She Might Have

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient at 18 weeks' gestation thinks she might have been exposed to a toxin at work that could affect fetal development and asks what organs might be affected at this point in the pregnancy. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A) "The brain is developing now and could be affected."
• B) "Because you are in the second trimester, there is no danger."
• C) "It's best to not worry about possible problems with your baby."
• D) "The internal organs like the heart and lungs could be impacted."

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