Concerning work and travel during pregnancy, nurses should be aware that:
1. women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time for exercise.
2. women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the fetus.
3. metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if passed through a number of times.
4. while working or traveling in a car or plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.
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1. Incorrect. Pregnant women should avoid sitting or standing for long periods and crossing the legs at the knees.
2. Incorrect. Pregnant women must wear lap belts and shoulder restraints. The most common injury to the fetus comes from injury to the mother.
3. Incorrect. Metal detectors at airport security do not harm fetuses.
4. Correct. Periodic walking helps avoid thrombophlebitis.
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