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A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?

  • A. Gravida 3, Para 2
  • B. Gravida 3, Para 3
  • C. Gravida 4, Para 2
  • D. Gravida 4, Para 3
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gravida refers to total pregnancies (4), and Para refers to births after 20 weeks (2 full-term deliveries). The spontaneous abortion does not count in para.