A patient at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening.The nurse will counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake.What is the best rationale provided by the nurse?

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The brain grows most rapidly in the third trimester and is most vulnerable to alcohol exposure during this time.A risk for alcoholism is not the major risk for the infant.Multiple organ anomalies are not a major concern.

A Patient at 24 Weeks of Gestation Says She Has