The patient has just arrived for her initial physical examination of her new pregnancy. She received a positive pregnancy test two days ago and is three days late for her period. She asks about the following tests and procedures. She is wondering when they will be performed. The nurse would be correct in explaining which assessment will likely not be completed at this time?
The patient has just arrived for her initial physical examination of her new pregnancy. She received a positive pregnancy test two days ago and is three days late for her period. She asks about the following tests and procedures. She is wondering when they will be performed. The nurse would be correct in explaining which assessment will likely not be completed at this time?
A. Calculation of body mass index (BMI)
[5%]
B. Evaluation of areas prone to edema such as the hands, face, and ankles
[17%]
C. Fetal doppler assessment
[62%]
D. Pelvic examination
[15%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Maternal & Newborn Health
Lesson
Antepartum
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. A fetal doppler assessment will not be performed this early in the pregnancy. If this woman is only three days late for her period, she is between 4 and 5 weeks pregnant. Fetal heart tones cannot be heard with the doppler until about 10 – 12 weeks.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Calculation of body mass index, the evaluation of areas prone to swelling, and a pelvic examination are performed at the first prenatal appointment to determine the mother’s baseline health status and to develop the best plan of care.
NCSBN client need Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance, Ante / Intra / Post Partum Care
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