The pregnant client has asked the nurse what kinds of medications cause birth defects. Which statement would best answer this question?
1. Birth defects are very rare. Don't worry; your doctor will watch for problems.
2. To be safe, don't take any medication without talking to your doctor.
3. Too much vitamin C is one of the most common issues.
4. Almost all medications will cause birth defects in the first trimester.
Question 2
The charge nurse is giving an in-service to the orthopedic and gynecology nurses concerning the relationship between estrogen and osteoporosis. Which is a statement the nurse would make concerning this relationship?
1. Males have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than do females.
2. Women who experience menopause at a younger age and have less bone mass could have more bone loss.
3. Estrogen levels affect only bone mass, but they have nothing to with bone strength and bone density.
4. Osteoporosis puts the client at a decreased risk for fractures of the forearm and vertebrae.
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