RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1396 of 2368

A provider orders a urine drug screen for a pregnant client. What must the nurse ensure before the test?

  1. The client has already admitted to substance use.
  2. The client has given written informed consent.
  3. The client's partner has been informed.
  4. The test result will be reported only if negative.
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Correct answer: The client has given written informed consent.

Positive drug tests can have legal and economic implications, so written informed consent is required before testing.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Maternal Substance Use During Pregnancy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026