The nurse is interviewing a woman during her first prenatal clinic visit. When the woman asks what will happen during this visit, what response would be appropriate?
a. "There really isn't much to do until much later in your pregnancy."
b. "An electrocardiogram will be ordered to see if your heart can withstand pregnancy."
c. "Blood samples will be taken to test for conditions that could affect your pregnancy."
d. "An X-ray will be taken to determine the size of your pelvis."
ANS: C
Blood and urine samples are taken to provide baseline data and to reveal important conditions that could affect the mother during pregnancy or her baby. An electrocardiogram is not usually required. X-raying the pelvis would not be appropriate because radiation exposure can harm the fetus.
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