ATI Maternal Newborn Chapter 4 - Prenatal Care questions with correct answers

Prenatal education should include Correct Answer - Assisting the client in self care of discomforts Promoting a safe outcome Fostering positive feelings regarding childbearing experience A majority of birth defects occur between Correct Answer - 2 and 8 weeks gestation Nursing assessment in prenatal care should include Correct Answer - Reproductive and obstetrical history Medical history Nutritional history Family history Current illnesses or infections Current medications Psychosocial history Current work conditions/ hazardous environment exposure Current exercise and lifestyle Abuse history Birth plan Correct Answer - A nurse ascertains what a client's goals are for the birthing process. The nurse should discuss birthing methods, such as Lamaze, and pain control options (epidural, natural childbirth).