While conducting the first prenatal health history visit, the nurse learns that a pregnant patient is taking various herbal remedies and over-the-counter medications for minor ailments
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being appropriate for the patient at this time? A) Risk for injury to fetus related to lifestyle choices
B) Deficient knowledge regarding exposure to teratogens during pregnancy
C) Health-seeking behaviors related to strong cultural desire to have a healthy child
D) Health-seeking behaviors related to guidelines for nutrition and activity during pregnancy
B
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The patient is taking herbal remedies and over-the-counter medications, many of which can be teratogenic to the developing fetus. This is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the nurse to select for this assessment finding. There is no enough information to determine if the fetus is at risk because of the patient's lifestyle choices. The patient has not asked for specific information so health-seeking behavior diagnoses would not be appropriate for the patient at this time.
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