The primiparous client has completed her first prenatal clinic appointment. She is asking how often prenatal visits will be done if everything remains normal and she develops no complications
Which of the following statements best answers her question? "Prenatal visits are scheduled: 1. "Every 2 weeks for the first 28 weeks, then every week."
2. 'Every 4 weeks until 30 weeks, every 3 weeks until 36 weeks, then every week."
3. 'Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then every week."
4. "Every 4 weeks until 30 weeks, then every other week."
3
Rationale:
1. Normal prenatal exams are scheduled every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then every week until delivery. Clients at high risk and those experiencing complications will be seen more frequently.
2. Normal prenatal exams are scheduled every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then every week until delivery. Clients at high risk and those experiencing complications will be seen more frequently.
3. Normal prenatal exams are scheduled every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then every week until delivery. Clients at high risk and those experiencing complications will be seen more frequently.
4. Normal prenatal exams are scheduled every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then every week until delivery. Clients at high risk and those experiencing complications will be seen more frequently.
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