A client who is experiencing her first pregnancy has just completed the initial prenatal examination with a certified nurse-midwife. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information?

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The statement "My last period was 2 months ago, which means I'm 2 months along" indicates a need for additional information because pregnancy duration is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, but this does not directly correlate to the time of conception or fetal development. Gestational age is typically 2 weeks more than the actual fetal age due to this calculation method.

A Client Who Is Experiencing Her First Pregnancy Has Just