Student nurses are learning about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)pregnancy categories.What is the best information for the nurse educator to include in the lecture?
Select all that apply.

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The nurse educator should include that FDA pregnancy categories provide a framework for safe use of drugs in pregnant women and that FDA pregnancy category X has been associated with teratogenic effects. Option A is incorrect as FDA pregnancy categories can change based on new information. Option B is also incorrect as some FDA pregnancy categories are based on animal studies or limited human studies. Option E is incorrect as FDA pregnancy category C means that there is no adequate human or animal studies, so it is unclear whether it is safe to use during pregnancy.

Student Nurses Are Learning About the Food and Drug Administration