During an Initial Prenatal Interview,the Patient Informs the Nurse That

question 12

Multiple Choice

During an initial prenatal interview,the patient informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to both provide her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant.What information would be most appropriate for the nurse to share with this patient?

• A) Midwifery care is not a choice for women in Canada.
• B) Usually two midwives attend the birth and share perinatal care.
• C) She should be aware of poor outcomes associated with midwifery care.
• D) Her delivery can take place only at home or in a birth centre.

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Catalyzes

To increase the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change, often pertaining to the action of enzymes.

Cofactor

A non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for a protein's biological activity to occur.

Enzymes

Substances of biological origin that greatly enhance the speed of most chemical interactions happening in cellular environments.

Enzymatically Catalyzed

A process facilitated by enzymes to speed up chemical reactions in biological systems.