The nurse is providing prenatal education to a patient whose pregnancy has been confirmed.This is the patient's first pregnancy and she is in her first trimester.The nurse instructs the patient that she should stop smoking,avoid alcohol,and avoid eating king mackerel because of the high mercury content in the fish.Although this advice should be followed during the entire pregnancy,the fetus is most vulnerable to adverse effects in the _____ trimester.
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) final

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Exposure to potential teratogens can affect fetal development during any of the trimesters; however,vulnerability is increased during the first trimester when fetal cells are differentiating and organs are forming.

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