A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is taking ginger to reduce morning sickness. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. "Ginger can cause fetal birth defects."
b. "Ginger is not safe during pregnancy."
c. "Ginger can cause abortion in low doses."
d. "Ginger may be taken in low doses for up to 4 days."
ANS: D
Ginger may be taken during pregnancy for morning sickness, but only on a short-term, low-dose basis. There is no indication that it causes fetal birth defects. Ginger is an abortifacient in large amounts.
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