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A Patient in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Becomes Upset

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A patient in the second trimester of pregnancy becomes upset when the health care provider (HCP) schedules several screening tests. The patient voices concern that something is wrong with her baby. Which statement by the nurse will reduce the patient's anxiety?


A) "Multiple screening tests are ordered for every pregnancy."
B) "It is better to identify problems before birth than afterward."
C) "Screening tests are primarily to identify those without disease or abnormality."
D) "Diagnostic testing is a reason for worry because they indicate fetal problems."

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