THE NCLEX RN® MATERNITY Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

 A newly pregnant client is crying loudly and reports to the clinic nurse over the phone that she took a prescribed narcotic pain medication 4 weeks ago. What is the nurse’s next response? Correct Answer A “You have nothing to worry about.” B “When did your last period begin?” C “Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound.” D “I’ll let your health care provider know.” Rationale: Begin with an assessment to determine how pregnant the client is. Determine if she i...