A Client Asks Why She Must Provide a Urine Specimen

A client asks why she must provide a urine specimen at each of her prenatal visits.The nurse should explain that it is necessary to:

A) check for an excess of protein or sugar,which may indicate a complication of pregnancy
B) check for urinary tract infections,which are more prevalent as the pregnancy progresses
C) increase comfort during examination by emptying her bladder first
D) prevent bladder damage in the event a pelvic examination is performed