Prenatal education is being provided by the nurse at a maternal family child clinic. What information should be relayed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Herbal medicines are considered safe.
b. Limit tobacco consumption to less than two cigarettes per day.
c. Encourage a folic acid supplement.
d. One alcoholic beverage per day is acceptable in the last trimester.
e. Encourage nonpharmacologic treatments for symptoms such as nausea.
ANS: C, E
Good nutrition with appropriate ingestion of vitamins (especially folic acid) is particularly important during pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Before using medicines, pregnant women should be encouraged to try nonpharmacologic treatments. Herbal medicines that have not been scientifically tested in women during pregnancy should be avoided. Advise against the use of tobacco. Mothers who smoke have a higher frequency of miscarriage, stillbirths, premature births, and low birth weight infants. Consumption of alcohol should be eliminated 2 to 3 months before planned conception, as well as during pregnancy.
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