A Client Who Says She Is "About 6 Weeks Pregnant

question 49

Multiple Choice

A client who says she is "about 6 weeks pregnant" hears the baby's heartbeat for the first time through a Doppler. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)The mother is at 8 to 12 weeks' gestation.
• B)The mother is over 16 weeks' gestation.
• C)The mother is at 4 to 8 weeks' gestation.
• D)The mother is at least 20 weeks' gestation.

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Definitions:

Internal Cause

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Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguishable from others due to unique characteristics or features.

Consensus

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Aptitude

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