During a centering pregnancy group meeting, the nurse teaches patients that the fetal period is best described as one of
a. Development of basic organ systems
b. Resistance of organs to damage from external agents
c. Maturation of organ systems
d. Development of placental oxygen–carbon dioxide exchange
C
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A Basic organ systems are developed during the embryonic period.
B The organs are always at risk for damage from external sources; however, the
older the fetus, the more resistant the organs will be. The greatest risk is when
the organs are developing.
C During the fetal period, the body systems grow in size and mature in function to
allow independent existence after birth.
D The placental system is complete by week 12, but that is not the best description
of the fetal period.
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