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Birth defect prevention. Nursing interventions

P K Pletsch1

  • 1University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing 53201.

Nurses who are knowledgeable about the principles of teratology can effectively assist families in preventing neonatal malformation and dysfunction. A review of the history and development of the field of teratology, related research purposes and methods, a list of currently known teratogenic agents, and recommendations for nursing interventions for primary and secondary prevention are provided.

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