Author Question: The nurse is concerned that a pregnant client may deliver an infant with a teratogenic condition ... (Read 45 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is concerned that a pregnant client may deliver an infant with a teratogenic condition when which of the following is assessed?

1. Client ingests two alcoholic drinks every night during pregnancy.
2. Client exercises 3 days each week for 30 minutes.
3. Client works 40 hours a week.
4. Client eats six servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Question 2

The nurse has shifted her practice from an illness focus to a health focus. Which of the following has this nurse implemented?

1. Standardized care plans
2. Critical pathways
3. Instructing a client on relaxation techniques to aid with sleep
4. Holding around-the-clock medication when a client is asleep

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
The most commonly used teratogenic agent is alcohol. The ingestion of alcohol while pregnant can cause the teratogenic condition fetal alcohol syndrome. The other choices are positive activities for the client to participate in while pregnant and are not teratogenic to the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

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The use of client education as a strategy to attain and maintain the potential for health is an example of the shift of care from an illness focus to a health focus. The nurse instructing a client on relaxation techniques to aid with sleep is implementing a health focus of care. The other choices do not support the shift from an illness focus to a health focus.