A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child.Based on the statistics for infant mortality,which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?

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Consistent prenatal care is the best method of preventing or controlling risk factors associated with infant mortality.Nutritional status is an important modifiable risk factor,but it is not the most important action a nurse should take in this situation.The client may need assistance from a social worker at some time during her pregnancy,but a referral to a social worker is not the most important aspect the nurse should address at this time.If the woman has identifiable high-risk problems,then her health care may need to be provided by a physician.However,it cannot be assumed that all African-American women have high-risk issues.In addition,advising the woman to see an obstetrician is not the most important aspect on which the nurse should focus at this time,and it is not appropriate for a nurse to advise or manage the type of care a client is to receive.

A 23-Year-Old African-American Woman Is Pregnant with Her First Child