The Patient Requires Routine Gynecological Services After Giving Birth to Her

question 11

Multiple Choice

The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son,and while seeing the nurse midwife,she asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the newborn.The nurse midwife should

• A) Provide the referral as requested.
• B) Offer to provide the newborn care.
• C) Refer the patient to the supervising physician.
• D) Tell the patient that she cannot make referrals.