A New Patient Asks, "Why Are You Doing a Gestational

Multiple Choice

A new patient asks, "Why are you doing a gestational age assessment on my baby?" The nurse's best response is

A) "It was ordered by your physician."
B) "This must be done to meet insurance requirements."
C) "It helps us identify infants who are at risk for any problems."
D) "The gestational age determines how long the infant will be hospitalized."