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    ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A nurse is teaching routine prenatal care to a group of clients who are pregnant.Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleThe fetal heartbeat is typically detectable by Doppler around 10-12 weeks, not as early as 6 weeks.Choice B rationaleMonthly prenatal visits up to 28 weeks are standard practice for monitoring pregnancy.Choice C rationaleA complete blood count is not performed at every prenatal visit but at specific intervals.Choice D rationaleThe blood test for neural tube defects, such as AFP, is usually done around 16-18 weeks, not 32 weeks.

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