A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is i…

A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. The client tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A client comes in for a first prenatal visit at 10 weeks. Th…

A client comes in for a first prenatal visit at 10 weeks. The client tells the nurse that this is their fourth pregnancy. A first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at twelve weeks. A second pregnancy resulted in a 39-week viable male infant.  A third pregnancy resulted in 35-week twins and they are all living. How would the nurse record this client’s obstetric history using the GTPAL system?

A patient in her first trimester tells the nurse that she “d…

A patient in her first trimester tells the nurse that she “does not feel well.” Which possible symptom and explanation is the most serious? Hint: You need to think about the changes in pregnancy and determine which one listed below has the most serious ramifications.