The nurse has returned from working as a maternal–child nurse volunteer for a nongovernmental organization. After completing a community presentation about this experience, the nurse knows that learning has occurred when a participant states:
1. "Malaria is a chronic disease, and rarely causes fetal loss."
2. "Escherichia coli bacteria can cause diarrhea but not stillbirth."
3. "Group B streptococci can cause infection and the death of the fetus."
4. "Viral infections don't cause fetal death in underdeveloped nations."
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Rationale 1: Infections play a significant role in fetal death in underdeveloped nations. A first case of malaria during pregnancy frequently leads to fetal loss.
Rationale 2: E. coli can cause ascending infections prior to or after rupture of membranes.
Rationale 3: Group B streptococci can cause ascending infections prior to or after rupture of membranes.
Rationale 4: Viral infections play a significant role in fetal death in underdeveloped nations.
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