The prenatal clinic nurse is providing information to a pregnant woman who is at 15 weeks' gestation. The patient asks when she should expect to feel fetal movement. Which of the following is the most appropriate answer by the nurse?

A.
15 to 18 weeks
B.
17 to 20 weeks
C.
18 to 21 weeks
D.
20 to 24 weeks


ANS: B
In gestational weeks 17 to 20, fetal growth continues, and maternal awareness of fetal movements (termed "quickening") is often first noted.

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