The Nurse Is Interviewing a Prenatal Client About Specific Risk

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a prenatal client about specific risk factors that are indications for prenatal testing.Which specific risk factors should the nurse note?

• A) Previous twins
• B) Inherited disorder
• C) Previous preterm birth
• D) Cytomegalovirus infection
• E) Previous stillbirth or neonatal death

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Definitions:

Communication Model

A framework that outlines the process of transmitting information and understanding between two or more participants.

High-Context Cultures

Cultures in which communication relies heavily on the contextual elements like social cues and non-verbal signals, rather than solely on explicit and direct words.

Low-Context Cultures

Cultures where communication is expected to be explicit, and messages are conveyed primarily through words rather than contextual clues.

Verbal Dueling

Engaging in a competitive or conflictual exchange of words, often characterized by wit, sarcasm, or the intent to outperform the other participant.