A client comes into the prenatal clinic accompanied by her boyfriend. When asked by the nurse why she is there, the client looks down, and the boyfriend states, "She says she is pregnant
She constantly complains of feeling tired, and her vomiting is disgusting." What is a priority for the nurse to do at this point? 1. Ask the client what time of the day her fatigue is more common.
2. Recommend that the woman have a pregnancy test done as soon as possible.
3. Continue the interview of the client in private.
4. Give the woman suggestions on ways to decrease the vomiting.
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Explanation: 3. The nurse should suspect that the client is in an abusive relationship. The priority is for the nurse to get the client away from the boyfriend and continue the interview.
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