A patient visiting a prenatal clinic has a negative result for toxoplasma antibody.Based on this result, a nurse should identify a need for patient teaching when the patient's history indicates that the patient:
A)Has recently traveled overseas with her spouse
B)Has three cats
C)Is a kindergarten teacher
D)Regularly hikes as a hobby

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Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that can be found in the feces of infected cats. Therefore, having multiple cats increases the risk of exposure and potential infection. The other choices are not directly related to an increased risk of toxoplasmosis.

A Patient Visiting a Prenatal Clinic Has a Negative Result