At the first antenatal visit, which examination should the nurse include as part of the routine physical assessment?
Correct answer: A. Measuring blood pressure and checking for oedema
- A. Measuring blood pressure and checking for oedema
- B. Testing visual acuity and assessing hearing
- C. Checking muscle power and joint movement
- D. Measuring chest expansion and peak flow
Explanation
Blood pressure and oedema assessment help identify hypertension and fluid retention that may complicate pregnancy. The other examinations may be indicated by symptoms but are not core routine antenatal assessments.
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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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