A pregnant teenager asks the clinic nurse why she cannot smoke during the first trimester.Remembering growth and development,what is the nurse's best response?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Teratogens are chemical or physiological agents capable of having adverse effects on the fetus.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.In addition,there is evidence that mothers who smoke deliver infants with lower birth weights than nonsmoking mothers.

A Pregnant Teenager Asks the Clinic Nurse Why She Cannot