The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Pregnant Patient Prone

The nurse is planning care for a pregnant patient prone to substance abuse. When the patient states, "My baby isn't getting my drugs, I am," how does the nurse respond?

A) "Most illicit drugs will cross the placenta and hurt the baby."
B) "Drugs may work longer in your baby."
C) "Some drugs result in your baby not growing enough."
D) "You are correct. You are far enough along in your pregnancy that drugs will not harm your baby."
E) "If you continue to take drugs, it will make you have a very irritable infant."