A patient who has just received confirmation that she is pregnant is distressed because she has a seizure disorder that she manages with carbamazepine. Which is the nurse's greatest concern?
A) The carbamazepine may be discontinued.
B) The pregnancy is likely to end with fetal demise.
C) The fetus will experience loss of vision and hearing.
D) Carbamazepine is teratogenic and causes neural and facial defects.
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