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folubunmi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Margaret has just found out she is pregnant. The nurse at the clinic told her that she should stop smoking, avoid alcohol, and avoid eating king mackerel because of the high mercury content in the fish.

Although this advice should be followed during the entire pregnancy, the fetus is most vulnerable to adverse affects in the _____ trimester. A. first
B. second
C. third
D. final

Question 2

A small business owner has consulted with an occupational health nurse regarding health promotion activities for his employees.

The registered nurse explores with him the possibility of providing an area outside the new office complex where employees can walk during their breaks. This an example of which of the following? A. Continuing care
B. Restorative care
C. Primary care
D. Tertiary care

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Exposure to potential teratogens can affect fetal development during any of the trimesters; however, vulnerability is increased during the first trimester when fetal cells are differentiating and organs are forming.

Answer to Question 2

C
In the settings that deliver preventive and primary care, such as schools, physicians' or health care providers' offices, occupational health clinics, and nursing centers, health promotion is a major theme.