The nurse is doing preconception counseling with a 28-year-old woman with no prior pregnancies. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "A beer once a week will not damage the fetus."
B) "I can continue to drink alcohol until I am diagnosed as being pregnant."
C) "I can drink alcohol while breastfeeding since it does not pass into breast milk."
D) "I need to stop drinking alcohol completely when I start trying to get pregnant."

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The correct statement indicating teaching effectiveness is "I need to stop drinking alcohol completely when I start trying to get pregnant." This demonstrates understanding of the importance of reducing alcohol consumption before conception to decrease the risk of harm to the developing fetus. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they all involve alcohol consumption during pregnancy or breastfeeding, which can be harmful to the fetus or infant.

The Nurse Is Doing Preconception Counseling with a 28-Year-Old Woman