The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient During a Routine Prenatal

question 56

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient during a routine prenatal visit. Her pregnancy has been unremarkable, and at her last visit her fundal height measurement was 23 cm. The nurse measures the patient's fundal height at 24 cm. What is the next nursing action?

• A) Ask the patient when she last felt fetal movement.
• B) Palpate the patient's bladder to determine if it is full.
• C) Review the patient's chart for her pattern of weight gain.
• D) Assess the patient's deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) bilaterally at the patella.

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Definitions:

School Activities

Organized events, clubs, and programs provided within a school setting to enhance student learning and social development.

Biological Children

Offspring genetically related to their parents, distinguishing from adopted or stepchildren.

Sole Physical Custody

a legal arrangement wherein one parent is granted the exclusive right to have the child live with them; the other parent may have visitation rights.

Joint Legal Custody

A legal arrangement whereby both parents share the rights and responsibilities to make decisions about their child's upbringing, including education, healthcare, and religious instruction.