The Nurse Is Caring for a Pregnant Patient Recently Diagnosed

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The patient tells the nurse she does not want to take medications while she is pregnant. What will the nurse explain to this patient?

A) Hypothyroidism is a normal effect of pregnancy and usually is of no consequence.
B) Neuropsychologic deficits in the fetus can occur if the condition is not treated.
C) No danger to the fetus exists until the third trimester.
D) Treatment is required only if the patient is experiencing symptoms.