A pregnant woman asks the nurse how much alcohol must be consumed to put her fetus at risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. What answer by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
Any alcohol during the third trimester
B.
Any amount at any time during the pregnancy
C.
More than 2 drinks/day in the first trimester
D.
Three or more drinks/day throughout pregnancy
ANS: B
Data show that alcohol intake at any time of pregnancy is harmful. The nurse should educate the woman that drinking any amount of alcohol at any time during her pregnancy can increase the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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