A Client Is in Her 16th Week of Pregnancy

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client is in her 16th week of pregnancy.A routine urinalysis has revealed bacteriuria,and the midwife has given the client a prescription for an antibacterial.The client asks why she must take this medication when she has no symptoms of an infection.What is the nurse's best response?

• A)Even though you don't have any symptoms,the infection could keep your baby from gaining enough weight before birth."
• B)I know you don't want to take this medication,but it is safe and will not harm you or your baby."
• C)You are denying your symptoms because you don't want to take the medication."
• D)Taking this medication will prevent your baby from developing kidney damage in the future."

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