A nursing instructor informs the class of the many benefits of prenatal care. What benefits does the instructor include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Allows women informed decision making
B.
Decreased pregnancy-related maternal death
C.
Improved pregnancy outcomes
D.
Increased cost associated with more frequent visits
E.
Increased early identification of abnormal findings
ANS: A, B, C, E
There are many benefits to prenatal care. Nurses play a vital role in ensuring that women receive information and are able to make informed decisions regarding their pregnancy. Women who receive prenatal care have a five-fold decrease in pregnancy-related maternal death and improved pregnancy outcomes. One of the main concepts of prenatal care is early identification of deviations from the normal pregnancy. Increased immediate costs may be an outcome (not a benefit) of prenatal care as compared to women who do not receive prenatal care, but long-term costs are often higher.
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