A young adult client visits the healthcare provider office for a routine yearly gynecological exam. The nurse is providing education to the client. The client asks for an explanation of why the nurse recommended that she take a multivitamin that contains folic acid. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Folic acid is recommended for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus if they become pregnant. Starting folic acid supplementation before pregnancy ensures adequate levels from the start of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she's pregnant.

A Young Adult Client Visits the Healthcare Provider Office for a Routine