A Pregnant Client Who Has Had a Prior Obstetric History

question 24

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client who has had a prior obstetric history of preterm labors is pregnant with her third child. The physician has ordered an fFN (fetal fibronectin) test. Which instructions should be given to the client related to this clinical test?

• A) Client must be NPO prior to testing.
• B) Blood work will be drawn every week to help confirm the start of preterm labor.
• C) Client should refrain from sexual activity prior to testing.
• D) A urine specimen will be collected for testing.

---

Definitions:

Current Income

This refers to the total amount of income generated from various sources, including wages, investments, and other types of income over a current period of time.

Short-term Finance

Financing obtained for a time period of less than one year, often used to address immediate operational needs.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by a corporation, typically for the financing of accounts receivable and inventories.

Shortage Costs

Shortage costs are the expenses incurred by a business when it does not have enough inventory or resources to meet demand, including lost sales and dissatisfied customers.