The nurse is talking to a friend who recently revealed that she is 6 weeks pregnant. The woman says, "The doctor told me to take prenatal vitamins that have folic acid in them; what is that for?" Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Folic acid helps prevent miscarriage."
B) "Folic acid boosts your immune system."
C) "Folic acid actually helps fetal development."
D) "Folic acid reduces the amount of nausea caused by prenatal vitamins."

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Folic acid is important for fetal development, specifically in the development of the neural tube. It can help prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.

The Nurse Is Talking to a Friend Who Recently Revealed