At Her First Prenatal Visit, a Woman Is Discussing Fetal

question 21

Multiple Choice

At her first prenatal visit, a woman is discussing fetal development with the nurse. The patient asks, "When will my baby actually have a heartbeat?" The nurse should reply, "The heartbeat of an embryo is distinguishable by:

• A) "The fourth week."
• B) "The sixth week."
• C) "The eighth week."
• D) "The twelfth week."

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