Congenital Disorders Refer to Those Conditions That Are Present at Birth.These

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Congenital disorders refer to those conditions that are present at birth.These disorders may be inherited and caused by environmental factors or maternal malnutrition.Toxic exposures have the greatest effect on development between 15 and 60 days of gestation.For the nurse to be able to conduct a complete assessment of the newly pregnant client,he or she should be knowledgeable regarding known human teratogens.Which substances might be considered a teratogen?
(Select all that apply) .

A) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
B) Ionizing radiation
C) Hypothermia
D) Carbamazepine
E) Lead