Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client at risk of neural tube defect in newbornA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Folic acid intake (400-800 mcg daily) before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida. Aspirin, alcohol, and iron are not directly linked to preventing neural tube defects.