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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?
 
  a. The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion.
  b. The disease is capable of causing birth defects.
  c. The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions.
  d. The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation.

Question 2

How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?
 
  a. 3 weeks
  b. 4 weeks
  c. 6 weeks
  d. 8 weeks


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tsternbergh47

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Rubella is a known teratogen, which can cause birth defects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The embryonic stage encompasses the first 8 weeks.


SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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