A young adult who is mildly cognitively challenged is pregnant and concerned that if her baby is floating in water inside her, it will drown
Which of the following teaching strategies would you use to explain how it is safe for the baby to be in fluid in utero?
A) Show her an illustration of a fetus in utero.
B) Provide a taped explanation for her to play at home.
C) Explain that it is safe for a small baby to be underwater.
D) Advise her not to worry about things she cannot understand.
A
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