A patient has blood drawn for a TORCH serological screen.Which assessment finding is a nurse most likely to document for this patient?
A)Blood donor
B)Diabetic with nephropathy
C)Pregnant female
D)Transfusion recipient

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TORCH serological screening is used to detect antibodies for Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and other infections, which are all dangerous for pregnant women and the fetus. Therefore, a pregnant female is most likely to undergo this screening.

A Patient Has Blood Drawn for a TORCH Serological Screen