Question

A woman's LNMP was on April 1, 2019. She has been keeping her prenatal clinic appointments regularly but states she needs to alter the dates of a future appointment because she and her husband are going on an ocean cruise vacation for the New Year's celebration from December 30 through January 7, 2020. The best response of the nurse would be:

1. "Prenatal visits can never be altered. Every visit is important."
2. "Be sure to take antinausea medication when going on an ocean cruise."
3. "Perhaps you might consider rescheduling your vacation around the Thanksgiving holiday rather than the New Year's dates."
4. "I will reschedule your clinic appointment to accommodate your vacation plans.

Answer 1

The nurse should reschedule the clinic appointment to accommodate the pregnant woman's vacation plans while ensuring she still receives prenatal care.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response of the nurse would be: 'I will reschedule your clinic appointment to accommodate your vacation plans.' It is important for the pregnant woman to attend regular prenatal appointments for monitoring the health of both the mother and the fetus. However, the nurse can understand the need to alter the appointment dates due to vacation plans and can reschedule the appointment accordingly. This ensures that the woman can enjoy her vacation while still receiving necessary prenatal care.