A patient in her first trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse about how the baby is growing.Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
A) "The organ systems are beginning to develop."
B) "Fingers and toes are differentiated clearly."
C) "The sex of the baby can be determined."
D) "Fine hair covers the body."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the first trimester of pregnancy, the organ systems begin to form and develop. While fingers and toes will eventually be differentiated, this does not occur until the end of the first trimester or early in the second trimester. The sex of the baby is not typically determined until around week 20. Fine hair covering the body, known as lanugo, does not develop until later in the pregnancy. Therefore, the correct response is A.

A Patient in Her First Trimester of Pregnancy Asks the Nurse