A woman tells the nurse that this is her third pregnancy. She has had twin girls at full term and one miscarriage. How does the nurse record the information?
a. G2, T2, L3
b. G4, T3, A1, L1
c. G3, T3, A2, L1
d. G3, T1, A1, L2
ANS: D
Standard obstetrical terminology is: G = gravida, T = term birth, P = preterm birth, A = abortion, L = living children.
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