Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestationA pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the nurse suspect if the woman's alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is decreased?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Low AFP levels correlate with Down syndrome, necessitating further diagnostic tests like amniocentesis for confirmation.