The Nurse Is Reviewing the Structures of the Developing Fetus

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the structures of the developing fetus with a group of pregnant clients. What should the nurse emphasize about the function of the placenta? Select all that apply.

• A) It produces hormones.
• B) It produces glycogen, cholesterol, and fatty acids.
• C) It maintains fetal respiration, nutrition, and excretion.
• D) It provides a circulatory pathway from the chorionic villi to the embryo.
• E) It contains a specialized mucoid connective tissue known as Wharton jelly.

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