Explain why a pregnant woman should not have an abdominal X-ray and identify the possible consequences to the fetus if she does
What will be an ideal response?
Pregnant women should avoid all unnecessary X-rays. Radiation, especially medical X-rays, can be a teratogen. The human embryo is most sensitive to teratogens during the early stages of pregnancy. Large doses of radiation during weeks 2 –18 can affect the brain and central nervous system and significant radiation exposure before birth can increase the risk of cancer later in life. Pregnant women should avoid all unnecessary X-rays.
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