The client at 20 weeks' gestation thinks she might have been ...

[Engineer]

The client at 20 weeks' gestation thinks she might have been exposed to a toxin at work that could affect fetal development. The client asks the nurse what organs might be affected at this point in pregnancy. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  1. The brain is developing now, and could be affected.
  2. Because you are in the second trimester, there is no danger.
  3. The internal organs like the heart and lungs could be impacted.
  4. It's best to not worry about possible problems with your baby.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the significance of good nutrition on fetal development to a group of young women. Factors discussed will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Vitamins and folic acid are important before conception.
  2. A high-fat diet is essential to fetal development.
  3. Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are of high importance.
  4. Nutrition is important only during the first trimester.
  5. Complex carbohydrates and proteins are the only essential nutrients needed for fetal development.

[diesoon]

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Maximum brain growth and myelination are occurring at this point in fetal development.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Vitamins and folic acid supplements taken before conception can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
Rationale 2: A high-fat diet during pregnancy is not recommended.
Rationale 3: Amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids are considered to be the primary dietary factors in brain growth.
Rationale 4: Nutrition is important before, during, and after the pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Complex carbohydrates and proteins are important, but are not the only nutrients needed.

[Engineer]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

Excellent