According to the clinic protocol, you obtain the following for her prenatal record: complete blood count,
blood type with Rh factor, urine for urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood), vital signs, height, and weight.
Next, the nurse-midwife does a physical examination, including a pelvic examination and confirms that
P.M. is pregnant. P.M. has a gynecoid pelvis by measurement, and the fetus is at approximately 6 weeks'
gestation.
Do any of these vital signs cause concern? What should you do?
No, these results fall within normal ranges. Continue to monitor with each prenatal visit, and
document.
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