A nurse working in an obstetrician's office is counseling a woman about prenatal testing, which includes toxoplasma.Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A)"It is important that you avoid exposure to people who are immunocompromised since they are often carriers of toxoplasma."
B)"As long as you are in a monogamous relationship, there is no cause for concern about contracting toxoplasma."
C)"You can be exposed to toxoplasma by eating undercooked meat, so it is important to make sure everything is cooked properly during pregnancy."
D)"Since you work in an office environment, there is little cause for concern that you will be exposed to toxoplasma during your pregnancy."

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Toxoplasma can be contracted by eating undercooked meat, so it is important for pregnant women to make sure all meat is cooked properly to avoid exposure. Option A is not relevant to transmitting toxoplasma, as it is spread through contaminated food, soil, or water. Monogamous relationships do not prevent transmission, and there is no reference to sexual transmission of toxoplasma, making option B incorrect. Lastly, while office environments generally do not pose a risk for toxoplasma exposure, it is still possible to contract the infection through contaminated food or water, so option D is also incorrect.

A Nurse Working in an Obstetrician's Office Is Counseling a Woman