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An obstetrical client with diabetes has an amniocentesis at 28 weeks gestation. Which test indicates the degree of fetal lung maturity?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio assesses fetal lung maturity by measuring surfactant levels, critical for preterm delivery planning in diabetic pregnancies.