The nurse should be concerned if the pregnant client is exposed to lead in her work place.
Lead is a pervasive neurotoxicant that has been associated with poorer cognitive, behavioral, and motor outcomes in children.
Suffice it to say that when a pregnant client is exposed to lead, it can affect development of the brain and body of the baby.
And at a very high levels can cause death
Thus, if a pregnant client in the 12th week of gestation expresses a desire to continue employment in a factory.
The nurse should be concerned if the pregnant client is exposed to lead in her work place.
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