Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing a woman's health care record during her first prenatal visit. The client has a history of chicken pox as a child and syphills as a teenager. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Given the history of syphilis, obtaining blood and urine for prenatal screens is critical to assess for active infection or other risks that could impact the pregnancy.