The patient asks the nurse why the birth certificate is important. The nurse explains that statistics gathered from the birth certificate are used to:
a. Supplement data obtained in the U.S. census.
b. Track maternal mortality rates.
c. Guide the allocation of resources for mothers and infants.
d. Document outcomes of all pregnancies in the United States.
ANS: C
Birth certificates document live births and provide information about maternal and infant health that is used in determining the allocation of health resources.
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