Which client could safely be cared for by a certified nurse-midwife?
a. Gravida 3, para 2, with no complications
b. Gravida 1, para 0, with mild hypertension
c. Gravida 2, para 1, with insulin-dependent diabetes
d. Gravida 1, para 0, with borderline pelvic measurements
ANS: A
A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) cares for women who are at low risk for complications. The CNM would not care for a woman with hypertension. The CNM would not care for a woman with insulin-dependent diabetes. The CNM would not care for a woman with borderline pelvic measurements.
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