A client who is 36 weeks of gestation is at her prenatal visit. The nurse tells the client that she will be screened for group B Streptococcus during todays visit. Which of the following statements would be made by the nurse when providing client education about this screening test?
a. Screening for group B Streptococcus is necessary as this infection can cause complications with pregnancy and to the unborn infant.
b. This screening will help us to determine if your unborn infant will be susceptible to respiratory distress when he or she is born.
c. Screening for group B Streptococcus will help us identify if you have been exposed to this or any other infections during your pregnancy.
d. This screening is necessary to determine if there is any Rh blood group incompatibility between you and your unborn child.
Answer: a. Screening for group B Streptococcus is necessary as this infection can cause complications with pregnancy and to the unborn infant.
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