Question

A pregnant patient has delayed her first prenatal visit. She visits the clinic only after she starts to experience edema in her hands and feet. The nurse notes in the obstetrical history that this is the patient's third pregnancy, the first two ending with the death of the fetus or embryo. The first time was 8 weeks pregnant and the second was 28 weeks. The correct record of her pregnancy is

A. Gravida 3, Para 1, Abortion 1
B. Gravida 3, Para 0, Abortion 2
C. Gravida 2, Para 1, Abortion 1
D. Gravida 2, Para 0, Abortion 1

Answer 1

The correct record of the patient's pregnancy is Gravida 3, Para 1, Abortion 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct record of the pregnant patient's pregnancy is Gravida 3, Para 1, Abortion 1 (Option A).

The term 'Gravida' refers to the total number of pregnancies a woman has had, including the current one. In this case, the patient is currently pregnant for the third time. The term 'Para' refers to the number of pregnancies that have reached 20 weeks or more, regardless of the outcome. The patient has had one previous pregnancy reaching term, indicated by the presence of a live birth. Finally, the term 'Abortion' refers to pregnancies that ended before 20 weeks, either spontaneously (miscarriage) or purposely (induced abortion). The patient has experienced one previous pregnancy loss.