The nurse is working with a prenatal client. Which statement indicates that additional teaching is necessary?
1. "I will have Rh testing, even though this is my first pregnancy."
2. My vagina will be cultured at 36 weeks for group B strep."
3. "Because I am married, I won't have the STI screening."
4. "My blood will be checked for hemoglobin level."
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Rationale:
1. This is a true statement. All clients are screened for blood type, Rh factor, and Rh antibodies, regardless of how many previous pregnancies (if any) they have had.
2. This is a true statement. Women are tested for group B strep to prevent neonatal infection.
3. All women should be screened for syphilis, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B.
4. This is a true statement. All women will have their hemoglobin assessed.
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