Each of the following pregnant women is scheduled for a 14-week antepartal visit.In planning care,the nurse would give priority teaching on amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)screening to which client?

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The AFP screening test is used to assess the risk for neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Therefore, the nurse would give priority teaching on AFP screening to the 35-year-old woman with a child with spina bifida. The other clients have different health concerns that would require different priority teachings. For example, the 28-year-old with rheumatic heart disease may need teaching on prophylactic antibiotics. The 18-year-old with exposure to HIV may need teaching on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The 20-year-old with a history of preterm labor may need teaching on signs and symptoms of preterm labor and when to seek medical attention.

Each of the Following Pregnant Women Is Scheduled for a 14-Week