What information would be appropriate to provide during preconception counseling?
a. Antiepileptic medications will need to be increased during pregnancy.
b. Smoking should be stopped as soon as the pregnancy test is positive.
c. Well-balanced meals should include an adequate intake of folic acid (folate).
d. Genetic testing is available to rule out any chance of autosomal recessive diseases.
C
Folic acid deficiency is associated with neural tube defects. Genetic testing is very expensive and should be used only for those clients at risk of genetic alterations. Smoking should be stopped prior to pursuing pregnancy. Antiepileptic medications are dosed on an individual basis.
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