title: Birth defect prevention. Nursing interventions.
abstract: 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.
authors: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing 53201.
authors: P K
authors: PK
authors: Pletsch
mesh_terms: D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000145:classification; D013723:Teratogens / Q000145:classification
chemical_list: D013723:Teratogens