RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1003 of 2368

A client gave birth to a full-term infant 6 months ago and asks about getting pregnant again. Which minimum spacing should the nurse teach?

  1. At least 3 months after the birth before attempting another pregnancy
  2. At least 6 months after the birth before attempting another pregnancy
  3. At least 18 months after the birth before attempting another pregnancy
  4. At least 12 weeks after the first menses returns before attempting another pregnancy
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Correct answer: At least 18 months after the birth before attempting another pregnancy

A minimum interpregnancy interval of 18 months after a full-term birth reduces risks such as premature birth and low birth weight.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Preconception Counseling. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026