A Nurse Provides Phone Triage to a Pregnant Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client.The client states,"I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "This means labor will start soon.Prepare to go to the hospital."
• B) "You probably have a urinary tract infection.Drink more cranberry juice."
• C) "Make an appointment with your provider to have your infection treated."
• D) "Your pelvic wall is weakening.Pelvic muscle exercises should help."

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