An Adolescent in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Comes into the Clinic

question 10

Multiple Choice

An adolescent in the third trimester of pregnancy comes into the clinic for a routine examination. What should the nurse assess to determine if the patient is working through this trimester's developmental tasks?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) Amount of weight gained
• B) Adequacy of nutritional intake
• C) Supplies purchased for the baby
• D) Presence of heartburn or constipation
• E) Place in the home identified for the baby

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