The nurse is concerned that a pregnant client may deliver an infant with a teratogenic condition when which of the following is assessed?
1. Client ingests two alcoholic drinks every night during pregnancy.
2. Client exercises 3 days each week for 30 minutes.
3. Client works 40 hours a week.
4. Client eats six servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
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The most commonly used teratogenic agent is alcohol. The ingestion of alcohol while pregnant can cause the teratogenic condition fetal alcohol syndrome. The other choices are positive activities for the client to participate in while pregnant and are not teratogenic to the fetus.
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