A pregnant client prescribed cyanocobalamin (Nascobal) asks if the prescription will hurt her baby. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "This prescription is safe if taken in the form of a pill during pregnancy."
B. "This prescription is safe during pregnancy."
C. "The prescription is safe in the third trimester of pregnancy."
D. "The prescription is safe when administered as an injection."
Answer: B
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