The Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation About Causes of Fetal

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a presentation about causes of fetal organ malformation in the first trimester. What prenatal influences on the intrauterine environment should be included in this teaching? Select all that apply.

• A) The use of drugs
• B) Maternal nutrition
• C) The use of saunas or hot tubs
• D) Age of the mother at conception
• E) The quality of the sperm or ovum

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Definitions:

Oxygen Deprivation

The condition of being deprived of adequate oxygen supply, which can lead to cellular damage or death, particularly in sensitive organs like the brain.

Near-Death Experience

A profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or in situations of extreme physical or emotional distress, often characterized by feelings of leaving the body, moving through a tunnel, or encountering deceased loved ones.

Biopsychosocial

An approach that examines the complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors and their effects on health and behavior.

Substance Abuse

The injurious or risky utilization of substances that affect mental processes, including alcohol and unlawful drugs.