Explain the potential teratogenic effect of folic acid deficiency on the developing fetus. What other risk factor is noteworthy in Felicity’s case?
What is the benefit of maternal serum marker testing?
What other test would be particularly useful to monitor the development of Felicity’s baby in this situation?
When is the fetus most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens and why?
What is the physiologic mechanism causing the wound to become red, hot, swollen, and painful?
How is this different from the inflammatory response that might occur in an internal organ?