A Patient Being Seen for the First Time in the Perinatal

question 61

Multiple Choice

A patient being seen for the first time in the perinatal clinic has multiple complaints,such as fatigue,anger outbursts,chronic pelvic pain,and feelings of anxiety.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Assess the woman for a history of sexual assault.
• B) Document the patient's complaints on the chart.
• C) Refer the woman to a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
• D) Review the woman's past medical history with her.

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