A patient who is 24 weeks' pregnant asks about wearing a seat belt while driving. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Seat belts should not be worn during pregnancy."
b. "Place the lap belt below the uterus and use the shoulder strap at the same time."
c. "Place the lap belt below the uterus but omit the shoulder strap during pregnancy."
d. "Place the lap belt at your waist above the uterus and use the shoulder strap at the same time."
ANS: B
For maternal and fetal safety, the nurse should instruct the woman to place the lap belt below the uterus and to use the shoulder strap. The other instructions are incorrect.
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