Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
During a routine prenatal visit, a client at 32-weeks gestation reports that urinary frequency has increased during the day as well as at night. The nurse determines the client is having irregular uterine contractions. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A midstream urine culture diagnoses UTIs, which can cause urinary frequency and uterine irritability, guiding targeted treatment.