While Completing the Medical and Surgical History During the Initial

question 29

Multiple Choice

While completing the medical and surgical history during the initial prenatal visit, the 16-year-old primigravida interrupts with "Why are you asking me all these questions? What difference does it make?" Which statement would best answer the patient's questions? "We ask these questions:

• A) "To detect anything that happened in your past that might affect the pregnancy."
• B) "To see whether you can have prenatal visits less often than most patients do."
• C) "To make sure that our paperwork and records are complete and up to date."
• D) "To look for any health problems in the past that might affect your parenting."

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