A pregnant woman asks why her urine is tested during antenatal visits. Which explanation is most accurate?
Correct answer: B. It can help identify protein or glucose abnormalities
- A. It detects every sexually transmitted infection
- B. It can help identify protein or glucose abnormalities
- C. It confirms the exact gestational age of the fetus
- D. It measures the strength of uterine contractions
Explanation
Urinalysis can identify protein, glucose and other abnormalities that may require further assessment. It does not determine exact gestational age, measure contractions or replace specific infection testing.
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Routine care during pregnancy includes booking history, physical examination, laboratory investigations, nutritional advice, immunisation, fetal growth assessment and scheduled antenatal visits. It also covers recognition of danger signs, calculation of gestational age and estimated delivery date, and the difference between uncomplicated surveillance and referral for high-risk pregnancy.
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