A Woman Is 16 Weeks Pregnant

question 13

Multiple Choice

A woman is 16 weeks pregnant.She has had cramping,backache,and mild bleeding for the past 3 days.Her physician determines that her cervix is dilated to 2 centimeters,with 10% effacement,but membranes are still intact.She is crying,and says to the nurse,"Is my baby going to be okay?" In addition to acknowledging the client's fear,the nurse should also say:

• A)"Your baby will be fine.We'll start IV,and get this stopped in no time at all."
• B)"Your cervix is beginning to dilate.That is a serious sign.We will continue to monitor you and the baby for now."
• C)"You are going to miscarry.But you should be relieved,because most miscarriages are the result of abnormalities in the fetus."
• D)"I really can't say.However,when your physician comes,I'll ask her to talk to you about it."

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