When managing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic,the nurse should recognize that the most significant barrier to access to care is the pregnant woman's:

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The most significant barrier to health care access is the inability to pay for services; this is compounded by the fact that many physicians refuse to care for women who cannot pay.Although adolescent pregnant patients statistically receive less prenatal care,age is not the most significant barrier.Significant disparities in morbidity and mortality rates exist for minority women; however,minority status is not the most significant barrier to access of care.Disparities in educational level are associated with morbidity and mortality rates; however,educational level is not the most significant barrier to access of care.

When Managing Health Care for Pregnant Women at a Prenatal