Which finding on the prenatal record requires nursing intervention?
a. Hepatitis B surface antigen positive
b. HIV, ELISA reactive, Western Blot negative
c. Maternal yeast infection treated during pregnancy
d. VDRL reactive, FTA-ABS negative
A
Hepatitis B surface antigen positive is indicative of maternal hepatitis B. This would require nursing intervention.
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