During a client's initial prenatal visit, the nurse must assess and document the client's current medical history, including which information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Body mass index
2. Infections before the last menstrual period
3. Homeopathic or herbal medication use
4. Blood type and Rh factor
5. History of previous pregnancies
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. The body mass index is an important part of the current medical history to be assessed and documented.
3. Homeopathic and herbal medication use is important for the nurse to assess and document in the current medical history.
4. The blood type must be assessed and documented in the current medical history, as must the Rh factor.
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