The nurse working in an obstetrician's office is assisting with performing an ultrasound on a pregnant adolescent. The father of the baby accompanied the mother to the appointment. A priority action for the nurse would be to:
A) have the father wait in the waiting room, to protect the mother's privacy. B) let the father sit quietly by the mother as the ultrasound is performed. C) point out individual features of the fetus on the ultrasound for the mother and father. D) have the father sit in the waiting room after the ultrasound is completed while the doctor talks with the mother.
C
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