The nurse is doing preconception counseling with a 28-year-old woman with no prior pregnancies. Which statement made by the patient indicates to the nurse that the patient has understood the teaching?

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The correct statement regarding alcohol use during preconception and pregnancy is to stop drinking alcohol completely when trying to get pregnant. This is due to the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome and other negative health effects on the developing fetus. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect and show a lack of understanding of the risks associated with alcohol use during preconception and pregnancy.

The Nurse Is Doing Preconception Counseling with a 28-Year-Old Woman