A woman who might be pregnant is excited to learn when she will know the gender of the baby. What is the best response by the nurse?
A.
5 weeks
B.
6 weeks
C.
8 weeks
D.
12 weeks
ANS: D
It takes about 8 weeks of development before the reproductive system becomes differentiated as male or female, but external genitalia are not visible until after 12 weeks.
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