Crucial Exams

NCLEX RN Practice Question

A pregnant client at 8 weeks of gestation asks about the importance of taking folic acid during pregnancy. Which benefit should the nurse explain to emphasize the importance of folic acid supplementation?

  • You selected this option

    It helps prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

  • You selected this option

    It minimizes the likelihood of preterm labor.

  • You selected this option

    It reduces the risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

  • You selected this option

    It improves maternal blood pressure regulation throughout the pregnancy.

NCLEX RN
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Your Score:
Settings & Objectives
Random Mixed
Questions are selected randomly from all chosen topics, with a preference for those you haven’t seen before. You may see several questions from the same objective or domain in a row.
Rotate by Objective
Questions cycle through each objective or domain in turn, helping you avoid long streaks of questions from the same area. You may see some repeat questions, but the distribution will be more balanced across topics.

Check or uncheck an objective to set which questions you will receive.

Wipe Score
Bash, the Crucial Exams Chat Bot
AI Bot