The nurse develops a presentation for pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and their young children. During the presentation, the nurse strongly encourages the group to avoid eating shark, swordfish, King mackerel, and tilefish because of the potential contamination with which of the following?

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Shark, swordfish, King mackerel, and tilefish are known to contain high levels of mercury, which can be harmful to pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children, affecting the development of the child's brain and nervous system.

The Nurse Develops a Presentation for Pregnant Women, Women Who