A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios. The nurse should understand that this diagnosis means which of the following?

B The fetus is likely to have a congenital anomaly, be growth restricted, or demonstrate fetal distress during labor. D There is an elevated level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the amniotic fluid. C An excessive amount of amniotic fluid is present. A The client is carrying more than one fetus.