A woman is starting on birth control, but tells the nurse she wants to become pregnant next year. What action by the nurse is most important?
A.
Ask the woman to describe how her life will be different in the next year.
B.
Educate the woman about the need for folic acid supplementation before conceiving.
C.
Have the woman make a pre-pregnancy appointment for next year before she leaves.
D.
Tell the woman that it is difficult to get pregnant right after stopping birth control.
ANS: B
Neural tube defects occur during the fourth week of pregnancy, which is often before women know they are pregnant. Any woman considering pregnancy should take folic acid supplements well in advance of trying to conceive. The other options are not helpful interventions.
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