A Woman Who Is 22 Weeks Pregnant Has a Vaginal

A woman who is 22 weeks pregnant has a vaginal infection.She tells the nurse that she is afraid that this infection will hurt the fetus.The nurse knows that which of these statements is true?

A) If intercourse is avoided, then the risk for infection is minimal.
B) A thick mucus plug forms that protects the fetus from infection.
C) The acidic pH of vaginal secretions promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
D) The mucus plug that forms in the cervical canal is a good medium for bacterial growth.