A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation and has a positive contraction stress test. For which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse prepare the client?

The correct answer is B. Explain to the client this is an expected occurrence.

A. Tell the client to follow up with a dermatologist: While it's always good to encourage clients to seek professional advice if they have concerns, in the context of melasma during pregnancy, it is generally a normal physiological change. A dermatologist may not be needed specifically for this condition unless there are other unusual symptoms.

B. Explain to the client this is an expected occurrence: This is the correct action. It's important for the nurse to reassure the client that blotchy hyperpigmentation on the forehead is a common and expected change during pregnancy. Providing education and support can help alleviate the client's concerns.

C. Instruct the client to increase her intake of vitamin D: Blotchy hyperpigmentation is not typically addressed by increasing vitamin D intake. While adequate nutrition is important during pregnancy, this specific concern is related more to hormonal changes than nutritional deficiencies.

D. Inform the client she might have an allergy to her skin care products: Melasma is primarily related to hormonal changes in pregnancy rather than an allergic reaction to skin care products. While assessing for allergies is essential in certain situations, it may not be the primary concern in this case.

The correct answer is A. "It sounds like you are feeling sad that things didn't go as planned."

A. This response reflects empathy and acknowledges the client's feelings without judgment. It validates the client's emotions and provides an opportunity for her to express her feelings further.

B. "Maybe next time you can have a vaginal delivery" is not an appropriate response as it assumes that the client will or should have another pregnancy and may have a vaginal delivery. It is more important to address the current emotions and experience.

C. "At least you know you have a healthy baby" dismisses the client's feelings of disappointment. While the health of the baby is important, it's essential to acknowledge and validate the client's emotional experience.

D. "You can resume sexual relations sooner than if you had delivered vaginally" is not relevant to the client's expressed disappointment about the mode of delivery. It may not be an appropriate or comforting statement given the context.