A client is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, she asks, "How much alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy?" The nurse's response is:

The correct answer is D. No alcohol. (A, B, C) No amount of alcohol has been determined safe for pregnant women. Alcohol should be avoided owing to the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. (D) The recommended safe dosage of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is none.

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AUp to 1 oz daily
BUp to 2 oz daily
CUp to 4 oz weekly
DNo alcohol

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C
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D
94% (17)

Explanation

(A, B, C) No amount of alcohol has been determined safe for pregnant women. Alcohol should be avoided owing to the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. (D) The recommended safe dosage of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is none.

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#alcohol in pregnancy#fetal alcohol syndrome#teratogens#prenatal counseling

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