A nurse is reviewing the prenatal care schedule for a woman who is 10 weeks pregnant. When does the nurse advise the woman to return for her next appointment?
A.
2 weeks
B.
4 weeks
C.
6 weeks
D.
8 weeks
ANS: B
Prenatal visits are usually every 4 weeks until the woman reaches 28 to 32 weeks' gestation. Then visits are scheduled every 2 weeks until the 36th week. After that point, visits are weekly until birth.
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