A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNM's scope of practice include?
a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries
d. Cesarean sections
ANS: B
The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen problems.
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a. culture. b. ethnicity. c. life experiences. d. perspective. e. level of education.