Which statement would indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
a. "So my baby gets nourished by my blood that is delivered to the placenta."
b. "So none of my blood should enter the baby's bloodstream."
c. "So some things I eat or drink can pass through the placental barrier."
d. "So the placenta should protect the baby from all infections."
D
The causative organisms for some very serious maternal infections do pass through the placenta to the fetus, including rubella, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis, and varicella. The other statements indicate maternal understanding of fetal nutrition, blood circulation, and foods and drinks passing the placental barrier.
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