A nurse is planning care for a pregnant client who follows a religion with specific childbirth rituals. How should the nurse incorporate the client’s beliefs into the care plan?

A pregnant woman with a family history of trisomy 21 is concerned about the risk of Down syndrome in her baby. What should be the nurse’s primary focus during counseling?

What is the primary purpose of nuchal translucency (NT) testing during the first trimester?

A newborn is diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which statement about the condition is accurate for the nurse to communicate to the parents?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of preconception carrier screening?

What is one of the key benefits of family-centered care?  

During which trimester is chorionic villus sampling (CVS) typically performed, and what is the primary goal of this procedure?

Which racial group has the lowest infant mortality rate in the United States?  

What is one recommended approach to reducing racial disparities in maternal and infant health, according to the provided information?

Which of the following is a major contributor to maternal mortality in the United States?