The initial laboratory results for a primigravida indicate a hemoglobin of 12 grams/dL, hematocrit of 36%, and a blood group and type of A, Rh-negative. What would be the priority nursing action to promote a healthy pregnancy for this client and her fetus? A. Suggest an iron supplement in addition to prenatal vitamins B. Plan to determine the blood type of the infant after delivery C. Provide information on weight gain during pregnancy D. Encourage the client to eat more dark-green leafy vegetables

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Destiny Crane

Biology

31 December, 22:02

The initial laboratory results for a primigravida indicate a hemoglobin of 12 grams/dL, hematocrit of 36%, and a blood group and type of A, Rh-negative. What would be the priority nursing action to promote a healthy pregnancy for this client and her fetus? A. Suggest an iron supplement in addition to prenatal vitamins B. Plan to determine the blood type of the infant after delivery C. Provide information on weight gain during pregnancy D. Encourage the client to eat more dark-green leafy vegetables

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Laci Singh · Answer 1

Answer: B.

Explanation:

The normal hemoglobin and hematocrit level of a pregnant women is 12-16 g/dL and 36-46%.

Hence, as the given pregnant women has hemoglobin and hematocrit level under the normal range without any other deficiency, the nursing action will be to determine the blood type of the infant after delivery.

All the other given options are provided under some deficiencies.

Hence, the correct option is B.