The Pregnant Patient with a Stasis Ulcer Asks If She

The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) .The nurse's best response would be:

A) "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should have no harmful effect on your baby. "
B) "No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby's heart. "
C) "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a much better option than using antibiotics. "
D) "No. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall. "