Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A pregnant clientA nurse is providing prenatal care to a pregnant client. At which time would the nurse expect to screen the client for group B streptococcus infection?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Screening for group B streptococcus at 36 weeks (35-37 weeks) ensures accurate detection of colonization close to delivery, allowing timely antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent neonatal infection.