The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Whose Last

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a client whose last menstrual period was 6 weeks ago.The client believes she is pregnant.Which diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate in order to confirm the pregnancy?

• A) Serum or urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
• B) Fetal heartbeat by Doppler
• C) Fetal heartbeat by fetoscope
• D) Fetal movement

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Definitions:

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

A measurement of the highest speed at which air can be forcefully exhaled from the lungs, used in diagnosing and monitoring asthma.

Recumbent Position

A lying down posture used in medical and therapeutic settings, with variations including supine, prone, and side-lying positions.

Mouthpiece

A device attached to the end of an instrument or apparatus that is placed in or near the mouth.

Insufficient Oxygen

A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply, also known as hypoxia.