The prenatal clinic nurse is designing a new prenatal intake information form for pregnant clients. Which question is best to include on this form?
1. Where was the father of the baby born?
2. Do genetic diseases run in the family of the baby's father?
3. What is the name of the baby's father?
4. Are you married to the father of the baby?
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Explanation: 2. This question has the highest priority because it gets at the physiologic issue of inheritable genetic diseases that might directly impact the baby.
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