Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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Passage / Scenario
Client at 18 weeks of gestation, post-amniocentesisA nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a potential complication?
Correct answer
Leakage of fluid from the vagina post-amniocentesis suggests amniotic sac rupture, a serious complication risking preterm labor, requiring immediate reporting.