A Gravida 2, Para 1 Client Is Admitted to the Labor

question 35

Multiple Choice

A gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the labor and birth unit in labor. She states that she had a cesarean birth with her first pregnancy. The most critical information the nurse must obtain at this point is:

• A) the onset of contractions.
• B) her estimated date of birth.
• C) when the client ate last and what she consumed.
• D) the type of uterine incision with the first pregnancy.

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