A Patient Who Is 28 Weeks Pregnant Calls the Obstetrical

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the obstetrical clinic and complains of irregular,painless contractions that last for 10 to 15 seconds.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "If they last more than 60 seconds or become regular, come in."
• B) "Oh, you are just having what are called Braxton Hicks contractions."
• C) "Pregnant women often experience this type of contraction."
• D) "You should come in to the clinic as soon as possible today."

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