Answer to Question 1
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: It is important to start taking vitamins before becoming pregnant.
Rationale 2: Women who want to become pregnant should have a complete checkup beforehand.
Rationale 3: Nutritional deficits at conception and during the early prenatal period can influence the outcome of the pregnancy.
Rationale 4: The patient needs to ask her physician about which medications she should avoid.
Rationale 5: Anyone wishing to become pregnant should stop smoking.
Answer to Question 2
3
Rationale 1: Baby baths and birth certificates are necessary information, but not critical.
Rationale 2: Cesarean birth can be seen as a status symbol in some Spanish-speaking cultures; avoidance might not be desirable. Pregnancy fitness is important, but not critical.
Rationale 3: Knowing how to contact the provider at all times is critical so that patients receive appropriate advice and care in case of a problem or emergency. Knowing what to watch for and when to call the provider also facilitates safety. These are the highest priorities.
Rationale 4: Pain relief is important, but not critical.
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