Which should the nurse know regarding drug testing during pregnancy in Canada?
A) It is required at the first prenatal visit.
B) Only those drugs disclosed by the woman are tested for.
C) There is no legal requirement to test the mother or the newborn child.
D) Testing is required before labour and delivery.

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There is no legal requirement in Canada for a health care provider to test either the mother or the newborn child for the presence of drugs.Testing is not required on the initial prenatal visit.If testing were to occur,all substances would be tested for,not just those disclosed by the mother.Testing is not required before labour and delivery.

Which Should the Nurse Know Regarding Drug Testing During Pregnancy