A client is 4 months pregnant and is sharing with the nurse her frustrations with regard to weight gain. The client asks about anorexiants. The nurse's response is based on which information?
a. Low-dose appetite suppressants are safe during pregnancy.
b. Appetite suppressants can be taken while nursing, but not while pregnant.
c. Appetite suppressants are not safe during pregnancy or while nursing.
d. Research is inconclusive about the safety of appetite suppressants during pregnancy.
ANS: C
Appetite suppressants are contraindicated both during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.
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