Primary goals for the health examination of the pregnant patient include all of the following, EXCEPT
a. confirming the pregnancy and gestational age.
b. promoting recommended long-term lifestyle changes.
c. evaluating general health as a guide for any needed intervention.
d. providing education on maintaining and promoting the health of mother and fetus.
B
The goal of the examination is not only to confirm pregnancy and gestational age but also to evaluate general health so you can provide any needed intervention and to educate the patient to maintain and promote her health as well as that of the fetus.
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