Exam 7: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

In response to requests by the U.S. Public Health Service for new models of prenatal care, an innovative new approach to prenatal care known as centering pregnancy was developed. Which statement would accurately apply to the centering model of care?

With regard to dental care during pregnancy, maternity nurses should be aware that:

A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was February 14, 2010. Her expected date of birth (EDB) would be:

With regard to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, the maternity nurse should know that:

A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity. The nurse would recommend that she:

A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant. What concern is this child likely to verbalize?

Signs and symptoms that a woman should report immediately to her health care provider include (choose all that apply):