The nurse is caring for a patient that is actively trying to conceive a child but continues to drink alcohol. The patient states that she'll stop drinking once she is pregnant. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Abstaining is best since most fetal development occurs before you realize you are pregnant."
b. "Small amounts of alcohol are safe at any time during pregnancy."
c. "Things will be okay if you quit drinking alcohol once you know you are pregnant."
d. "Alcohol use should be avoided early in pregnancy but is acceptable past week 20."
ANS: A
Rapid development occurs before many women know that they are pregnant, making alcohol consumption unsafe at any time during pregnancy.
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