A Patient Who Is Experiencing Her First Pregnancy Has Just

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who is experiencing her first pregnancy has just completed the initial prenatal examination with a certified nurse-midwife. Which statement indicates that the patient has a correct understanding of her condition?

• A) "The increased size of my uterus means that I am finally pregnant."
• B) "Because we heard the baby's heartbeat, I am undoubtedly pregnant."
• C) "Since I haven't felt the baby move yet, we don't know if I'm pregnant."
• D) "My last period was 2 months ago, which means I'm 2 months along."

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