After the nurse describes fetal circulation to a pregnant woman, the woman asks why her fetus has a different circulation pattern than hers. In planning a response, the nurse integrates understanding of which of the following?

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Fetal circulation is designed to prioritize the delivery of highly oxygenated blood to the most important organs, such as the brain and heart, before circulating to the rest of the body. This is achieved through unique structures like the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale, which are not present in adult circulation.

After the Nurse Describes Fetal Circulation to a Pregnant Woman