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The nurse educates the pregnant client regarding taking any substance that can cross the placental barrier and impair normal growth and development of an embryo or fetus. These substances are known as:
 
  a. antioxidant c. illicit drug
  b. carcinogen d. teratogen

Question 2

Which of these statements about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is TRUE?
 
  a. The effects of FAS are usually reversible.
  b. FAS is a leading cause of spontaneous abortion.
  c. Alcohol consumption is most dangerous during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
  d. The incidence of FAS is decreasing.


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ErinKing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Any substance that can cross the placental barrier and impair normal growth and development of an embryo or fetus is known as a teratogen.

Answer to Question 2

C
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition where fetal development is impaired, resulting in physical and intellectual problems. Alcohol consumption is most dangerous during the first 3 months of pregnancy when the body systems are developing.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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