During the initial visit with the nurse at the fertility clinic, the patient asks what effect cigarette smoking or heavy alcohol intake has on the ability to conceive.
What is the nurse's best response?

Choice A rationale

Quickening, the first movements of the fetus felt by the mother, typically occurs between 18-20 weeks gestation. At 18 weeks, it's likely the mother will feel a fluttering sensation soon.

Choice B rationale

While fetal movements can sometimes be felt later, it's generally expected that by 18-20 weeks, movements should be noticeable.

Choice C rationale

The baby does move at 18 weeks, but the mother typically begins to feel these movements at this stage, known as quickening.

Choice D rationale

Suggesting the mother should have felt movement by now could cause unnecessary anxiety. Most women feel their baby's movements between 18-20 weeks. .

Choice A rationale

Avoiding foods with strong aromas can help reduce nausea, as certain smells can trigger the sensation. This strategy is usually effective because olfactory stimuli can have a significant impact on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Choice B rationale

Eating crackers or plain toast in the morning can help manage nausea by stabilizing blood sugar levels before getting out of bed. This simple carbohydrate source can provide quick energy and prevent morning sickness.

Choice C rationale

Drinking a glass of orange juice before getting out of bed is not recommended, as the acidity of the juice can irritate the stomach lining and exacerbate nausea. It is better to have bland, non-acidic foods first.

Choice D rationale

Eating a high-carbohydrate snack before going to sleep can help maintain stable blood sugar levels overnight, potentially reducing morning nausea. Carbohydrates are effective in providing sustained energy and preventing dips in glucose that can trigger nausea.