Question

The nurse is assessing a client at her first prenatal visit and notes that she is exposed to various chemicals at her place of employment. Which statement by the client would indicate she needs additional health education to protect her and her fetus?

Answer 1

Answer:

"The gloves they provide irritate my hands, so I don't use them."

Explanation:

Pregnant women should take some precautions to increase the chances of their baby being born strong and healthy. Among these precautions, we can emphasize the importance of pregnant women staying away from or protected from chemicals. This is because everything that is absorbed by the pregnant woman's body is passed on to her unborn baby, who has a very fragile baby. For this reason, it is necessary that if the pregnant woman needs to stay in a chemical environment, she has to wear all kinds of protective equipment (such as gloves and mask) to ensure holding of the fetus. A pregnant woman who uses the statement "The gloves they provide irritate my hands, so I don't wear them." show that she is not informed enough about the safety of the fetus.