A 16-year-old is seen at her 10-weeks'-gestation visit. She tells the nurse that she felt the baby move that morning. What response by the nurse is appropriate?

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The nurse should ask the patient to describe what she felt to confirm that it was fetal movement and not something else. It is possible for a pregnant woman to feel fetal movement as early as 10 weeks, although it is more common for first-time mothers to feel movement closer to 18-20 weeks. Option A is not an appropriate response as fetal movement does not necessarily indicate the baby's overall health. Option C is incorrect as fetal movement can be felt at 10 weeks. Option D is not necessary as the patient has already felt fetal movement, but the nurse may still perform a fetal assessment to confirm the baby's wellbeing.

A 16-Year-Old Is Seen at Her 10-Weeks'-Gestation Visit