Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 23 weeks of gestationA nurse is teaching a client who is at 23 weeks of gestation and will return to the facility in 2 days for an amniocentesis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Emptying the bladder before amniocentesis improves comfort and safety. Bowel prep, fasting, and washing the abdomen are not required.