A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy can expect to visit her physician every 4 weeks so that
a. She develops trust in the health care team.
b. Her questions about labor can be answered.
c. The condition of the expectant mother and fetus can be monitored.
d. Problems can be eliminated.
C
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A Developing a trusting relationship should be established during these visits, but
that is not the primary reason.
B Most women do not have questions concerning labor until the last trimester of
the pregnancy.
C This routine allows monitoring of maternal health and fetal growth and ensures
that problems will be identified early.
D All problems cannot be eliminated because of prenatal visits, but they can be
identified.
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