Congenital disorders refer to conditions that are present at birth. These disorders may be inherited and caused by environmental factors or maternal malnutrition. Toxic exposures have the greatest effect on development between 15 and 60 days of gestation. For the nurse to be able to conduct a complete assessment of the newly pregnant client,she should understand the significance of exposure to known human teratogens. These include (choose all that apply):
A)Infections.
B)Radiation.
C)Maternal conditions.
D)Drugs.
E)Chemicals.
F) None of the above

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Exposure to radiation and a number of infections may result in profound congenital deformities. These include but are not limited to varicella,rubella,syphilis,parvovirus,cytomegalovirus,and toxoplasmosis. Certain maternal conditions such as diabetes and phenylketonuria may also affect organs and other parts of the embryo during this developmental period. Drugs such as antiseizure medication and some antibiotics,as well as chemicals,including lead,mercury,tobacco,and alcohol,also may result in structural and functional abnormalities.

Congenital Disorders Refer to Conditions That Are Present at Birth